compass
     n 1: navigational instrument for finding directions
     2: an area in which something acts or operates or has power or
        control: "the range of a supersonic jet"; "the ambit of
        municipal legislation"; "within the compass of this
        article"; "within the scope of an investigation"; "outside
        the reach of the law"; "in the political orbit of a world
        power" [syn: {scope}, {range}, {reach}, {orbit}, {ambit}]
     3: the limit of capability; "within the compass of education"
        [syn: {range}, {reach}, {grasp}]
     4: drafting instrument used for drawing circles
     v 1: bring about; accomplish; "This writer attempts more than his
          talents can compass"
     2: travel around, either by plane or ship; "We compassed the
        earth" [syn: {circumnavigate}]
     3: get the meaning of something; "Do you comprehend the meaning
        of this letter?" [syn: {get the picture}, {comprehend}, {savvy},
         {dig}, {grasp}, {apprehend}]
Source: WordNet® 2.0