area vs compass

area

noun
  • Penalty box; penalty area. 

  • A particular geographic region. 

  • Any particular extent of surface, especially an empty or unused extent. 

  • An open space, below ground level, giving access to the basement of a house, and typically separated from the pavement by railings. 

  • The extent, scope, or range of an object or concept. 

  • Genitals. 

  • A measure of the extent of a surface; it is measured in square units. 

compass

noun
  • Moderate bounds, limits of truth; moderation; due limits; used with within. 

  • A pair of compasses (a device used to draw an arc or circle). 

  • A magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north). 

  • The range of notes of a musical instrument or voice. 

verb
  • To surround; to encircle; to environ; to stretch round. 

  • To go about or round entirely; to traverse. 

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