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COMPASSES

\kˈʌmpəsɪz], \kˈʌmpəsɪz], \k_ˈʌ_m_p_ə_s_ɪ_z]\

Definitions of COMPASSES

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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An instrument for describing circles, measuring figures, etc., consisting of two, or (rarely) more, pointed branches, or legs, usually joined at the top by a rivet on which they move.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

An instrument, consisting of two movable legs, for describing circles, measureing figures, &c.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

An instrument with two legs for describing circles, &c.
To stretch round; to inclose; to encircle or surround; to go or walk round; to grasp or embrace; to accomplish; to plot; to contrive.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. pl. An instrument of two pointed legs, moving on a rivet, for describing circles, measuring figures, &c.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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