compass
English Thesaurus
1. navigational instrument for finding directions (noun.artifact)
| hyponym | : | gyrocompass, |
| definition | : | a compass that does not depend on magnetism but uses a gyroscope instead (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | magnetic compass, |
| definition | : | compass based on an indicator (as a magnetic needle) that points to the magnetic north (noun.artifact) |
2. drafting instrument used for drawing circles (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | drafting instrument, |
| definition | : | an instrument used by a draftsman in making drawings (noun.artifact) |
3. an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: (noun.attribute)
| hypernym | : | extent, |
| definition | : | the distance or area or volume over which something extends (noun.attribute) |
| hyponym | : | confines, |
| definition | : | a bounded scope (noun.attribute) |
| hyponym | : | contrast, |
| definition | : | the range of optical density and tone on a photographic negative or print (or the extent to which adjacent areas on a television screen differ in brightness) (noun.attribute) |
| hyponym | : | latitude, |
| definition | : | scope for freedom of e.g. action or thought; freedom from restriction (noun.attribute) |
| hyponym | : | horizon, purview, view, |
| definition | : | the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated (noun.attribute) |
| hyponym | : | expanse, sweep, |
| definition | : | a wide scope (noun.attribute) |
| hyponym | : | gamut, |
| definition | : | a complete extent or range: (noun.attribute) |
| hyponym | : | spectrum, |
| definition | : | a broad range of related objects or values or qualities or ideas or activities (noun.attribute) |
| hyponym | : | palette, pallet, |
| definition | : | the range of colour characteristic of a particular artist or painting or school of art (noun.attribute) |
4. the limit of capability (noun.cognition)
| hyponym | : | ken, sight, |
| definition | : | the range of vision (noun.cognition) |
5. get the meaning of something (verb.cognition)
| hypernym | : | understand, |
| definition | : | know and comprehend the nature or meaning of (verb.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | figure, |
| definition | : | understand (verb.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | intuit, |
| definition | : | know or grasp by intuition or feeling (verb.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | digest, |
| definition | : | arrange and integrate in the mind (verb.cognition) |
6. travel around, either by plane or ship (verb.motion)
| hypernym | : | circle, |
| definition | : | travel around something (verb.motion) |
7. bring about; accomplish (verb.social)
| domain usage | : | archaicism, archaism, |
| definition | : | the use of an archaic expression (noun.communication) |
8. an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: (noun.attribute)
| derivation | : | compass, |
| definition | : | bring about; accomplish (verb.social) |
| derivation | : | range, straddle, |
| definition | : | range or extend over; occupy a certain area (verb.stative) |
| derivation | : | range, run, |
| definition | : | change or be different within limits (verb.stative) |
| derivation | : | scopal, |
| definition | : | of or relating to scope (adj.pert) |
9. the limit of capability (noun.cognition)
| derivation | : | compass, |
| definition | : | bring about; accomplish (verb.social) |
| derivation | : | range, |
| definition | : | have a range; be capable of projecting over a certain distance, as of a gun (verb.stative) |
10. get the meaning of something (verb.cognition)
| derivation | : | comprehension, |
| definition | : | an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result) (noun.cognition) |
| derivation | : | appreciation, grasp, hold, |
| definition | : | understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something (noun.cognition) |
| derivation | : | grasping, |
| definition | : | understanding with difficulty (noun.cognition) |
| derivation | : | apprehender, knower, |
| definition | : | a person who knows or apprehends (noun.person) |
11. travel around, either by plane or ship (verb.motion)
| derivation | : | circumnavigation, |
| definition | : | traveling around something (by ship or plane) (noun.act) |
12. bring about; accomplish (verb.social)
13. an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: (noun.attribute)
| derivation | : | compass, |
| definition | : | bring about; accomplish (verb.social) |
| derivation | : | range, straddle, |
| definition | : | range or extend over; occupy a certain area (verb.stative) |
| derivation | : | range, run, |
| definition | : | change or be different within limits (verb.stative) |
| derivation | : | scopal, |
| definition | : | of or relating to scope (adj.pert) |
14. the limit of capability (noun.cognition)
| derivation | : | compass, |
| definition | : | bring about; accomplish (verb.social) |
| derivation | : | range, |
| definition | : | have a range; be capable of projecting over a certain distance, as of a gun (verb.stative) |
15. get the meaning of something (verb.cognition)
| derivation | : | comprehension, |
| definition | : | an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result) (noun.cognition) |
| derivation | : | appreciation, grasp, hold, |
| definition | : | understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something (noun.cognition) |
| derivation | : | grasping, |
| definition | : | understanding with difficulty (noun.cognition) |
| derivation | : | apprehender, knower, |
| definition | : | a person who knows or apprehends (noun.person) |
16. travel around, either by plane or ship (verb.motion)
| derivation | : | circumnavigation, |
| definition | : | traveling around something (by ship or plane) (noun.act) |
17. bring about; accomplish (verb.social)
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