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Definition compass in British English

compass noun

noun
/ˈkʌmpəs/
1

a piece of equipment used for finding your way, with a needle that always points north

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2

a piece of equipment used for drawing circles, consisting of two thin parts joined in the shape of the letter V

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3

a limit or range

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Definition compass in British English