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▸ noun:  A magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).
▸ noun:  A pair of compasses (a device used to draw an arc or circle).
▸ noun:  (music) The range of notes of a musical instrument or voice.
▸ noun:  (obsolete) A space within limits; an area.
▸ noun:  (obsolete) An enclosing limit; a boundary, a circumference.
▸ noun:  Moderate bounds, limits of truth; moderation; due limits; used with within.
▸ noun:  (formal) Synonym of scope.
▸ noun:  (obsolete) Range, reach.
▸ noun:  (obsolete) A passing round; circuit; circuitous course.
▸ verb:  To surround; to encircle; to environ; to stretch round.
▸ verb:  To go about or round entirely; to traverse.
▸ verb:  (dated) To accomplish; to reach; to achieve; to obtain.
▸ verb:  (dated) To plot; to scheme (against someone).
▸ adverb:  (obsolete) In a circuit; round about.

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