compass
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Synonyms for compass
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Synonyms for compass
a line around a closed figure or area
an area within which something or someone exists, acts, or has influence or power
to encircle with or as if with a band
to shut in on all sides
to perceive and recognize the meaning of
to perceive directly with the intellect
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Synonyms for compass
navigational instrument for finding directions
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an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
the limit of capability
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drafting instrument used for drawing circles
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bring about
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travel around, either by plane or ship
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