COMPASSES
(noun, verb)Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Compasses.
Compasses - as a noun
Navigational instrument for finding directions
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
navigational instrumentHyponyms (Broadly Related)
An area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
Example: "A piano has a greater range than the human voice"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ambit9orbit7range6reach10scope9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
extent13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The limit of capability
Example: "Within the compass of education"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
grasp8range6reach10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
capability19capableness17potentiality17Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Drafting instrument used for drawing circles
Compasses - as a verb
Bring about; accomplish
Example: "This writer attempts more than his talents can compass"
Travel around, either by plane or ship
Example: "We compassed the earth"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
circumnavigate24Get the meaning of something
Example: "Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
apprehend17comprehend20dig5get the picturegrasp8grok9savvy14Hypernyms (Closely Related)
understand12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The student used compasses to draw circles in his geometry class."
"The hiker brought compasses to help navigate through the dense forest."
"The math teacher handed out compasses to the students for their geometry assignment."
"The sailor relied on the compasses to guide the ship in the right direction."
"She carefully adjusted the compasses to ensure the accuracy of her drawing."
Word Game Points
Is COMPASSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, compasses is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
COMPASSES has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is COMPASSES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, compasses is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCOMPASSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is COMPASSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, compasses is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCOMPASSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
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