compasses
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Is compasses a Scrabble word?
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- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
- Wordle No
- Words With Friends Yes
What is the meaning of compasses?
Definition
noun (English)
1. navigational instrument for finding directionsSynonyms: compass
2. an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:Examples: "the range of a supersonic jet"; "a piano has a greater range than the human voice"; "the ambit of municipal legislation"Synonyms: ambit, compass, orbit, range, reach, scope
3. the limit of capabilityExamples: "within the compass of education"Synonyms: compass, grasp, range, reach
4. drafting instrument used for drawing circlesSynonyms: compass
verb (English)
1. bring about; accomplishExamples: "This writer attempts more than his talents can compass"Synonyms: compass
2. travel around, either by plane or shipExamples: "We compassed the earth"Synonyms: circumnavigate, compass
3. get the meaning of somethingExamples: "Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?"Synonyms: apprehend, compass, comprehend, dig, get the picture, grasp, grok, savvy
Definition source: Wiktionary