1. (noun) compass
navigational instrument for finding directions
Synonyms: range, reach, ambit, grasp, orbit, scope
2. (noun) scope, range, reach, orbit, compass, ambit
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
Synonyms: compass, oscilloscope, background, sphere, electron orbit, scope, ambit, range, stove, eye socket, kitchen range, setting, area, range of a function, orbital cavity, grasp, cooking stove, chain, mountain range, reaching, range of mountains, stretch, kitchen stove, chain of mountains, cathode-ray oscilloscope, mountain chain, image, telescope, reach, domain, cranial orbit, arena, field, orbit, celestial orbit
3. (noun) compass, range, reach, grasp
the limit of capability
Synonyms: clutch, compass, chain, appreciation, clench, orbit, reach, range of mountains, ambit, clutches, hold, range of a function, range, image, kitchen range, stretch, chain of mountains, kitchen stove, scope, clasp, reaching, mountain chain, grip, grasp, cooking stove, stove, mountain range
4. (verb) compass
drafting instrument used for drawing circles
Synonyms: range, reach, ambit, grasp, orbit, scope
5. (verb) compass
bring about; accomplish
Synonyms: dig, circumnavigate, savvy, grok, apprehend, get the picture, comprehend, grasp
6. (verb) circumnavigate, compass
travel around, either by plane or ship
Synonyms: dig, circumnavigate, savvy, apprehend, grok, compass, get the picture, comprehend, grasp
7. (verb) grok, get the picture, comprehend, savvy, dig, grasp, compass, apprehend
get the meaning of something
Synonyms: quail at, compass, delve, fag, embrace, toil, grind, dig, nail, drudge, moil, encompass, dig up, arrest, jab, poke, cut into, nab, collar, grasp, prod, travail, labour, get the picture, hollow, stab, apprehend, cop, hold on, comprehend, turn over, excavate, pick up, perceive, cover, savvy, labor, grok, circumnavigate, dig out
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