1. plural of compass; instruments for finding direction or drawing circles

1. third person singular present of compass; surrounds or encircles
Usage: formal
2. third person singular present of compass; achieves or accomplishes
Usage: formal

Examples

• The hikers carried two compasses in case one broke.
• She used compasses to draw perfect circles in geometry class.
• The mountain range compasses the entire valley.
• The new policy compasses all employees.
• He compasses his goals through careful planning.
• The fence compasses the entire property.
• The study compasses three different approaches.