A magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).
A pair of compasses (a device used to draw an arc or circle).
The range of notes of a musical instrument or voice.
A space within limits; an area.
An enclosing limit; a boundary, a circumference.
within the compass of an encircling wall
Moderate bounds, limits of truth; moderation; due limits; used with within.
Scope.
A passing round; circuit; circuitous course.