compass vs metre

compass

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

  • 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). 

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

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

  • To go about or round entirely; to traverse. 

metre

noun
  • The rhythm or measure in verse and musical composition. 

  • The basic unit of length in the International System of Units (SI: Système International d'Unités), equal to the distance travelled by light in a vacuum in 1/299 792 458 seconds. The metre is equal to 39+⁴⁷⁄₁₂₇ (approximately 39.37) imperial inches. 

verb
  • To put into metrical form. 

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