Definitions
1.NounA magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).
2.NounA pair of compasses (a device used to draw circular arcs and transfer length measurements).
3.NounThe range of notes of a musical instrument or voice.
4.NounA space within limits; an area.
5.NounAn enclosing limit; a boundary, a circumference."within the compass of an encircling wall"
6.NounModerate bounds, limits of truth; moderation; due limits; used with within.
7.NounSynonym of scope.
8.NounRange, reach.
9.NounA passing round; circuit; circuitous course.
10.NounA curved circular form.
11.VerbTo surround; to encircle; to environ; to stretch round.
12.VerbTo go about or round entirely; to traverse.
13.VerbTo accomplish; to reach; to achieve; to obtain.
14.VerbTo plot; to scheme (against someone).
15.AdverbIn a circuit; round about.