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compass noun

  /ˈkʌmpəs/
  • A magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).
 kompas
  • (obsolete) A space within limits; an area.
 bereik, omvang

compass verb

  /ˈkʌmpəs/
  • (dated) To accomplish; to reach; to achieve; to obtain.
 bereiken
  • To surround; to encircle; to environ; to stretch round.
 beslaan, omvatten
  • To go about or round entirely; to traverse.
 doorkruisen, omzwerven
  • (dated) To plot; to scheme (against someone).
 samenzweren (tegen)

compassion noun

  /kəmˈpæʃ.ən/
  • Deep awareness of the suffering of another, coupled with the wish to relieve it.
 medelijden, deernis
compass rose
windroos
compass point
windrichting, windstreek
compass card
windroos
box the compass
overstag gaan
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