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compass

/ˈkəmpəs/

Meaning 1

a boundary or limit of an area

“They explored the compass of their small town.”
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Illustration of compass: a boundary or limit of an area

Meaning 2

A device that shows direction using a needle.

“The hiker checked the compass before choosing a path.”
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Illustration of compass: A device that shows direction using a needle.