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A magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).
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A pair of compasses (a device used to draw circular arcs and transfer length measurements).
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(music) The range of notes of a musical instrument or voice.
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(obsolete) A space within limits; an area.
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(obsolete) An enclosing limit; a boundary, a circumference.
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Moderate bounds, limits of truth; moderation; due limits; used with within.
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(formal) Synonym of scope.
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(obsolete) Range, reach.
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(obsolete) A passing round; circuit; circuitous course.
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(carpentry, architecture, shipbuilding) A curved circular form.