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1 Compass
subs.Limit: P. and V. μέτρον, τό, ὅρος, ὁ.Circuit: P. and V. περίβολος, ὁ, κύκλος, ὁ, περίδρομος ὁ (Plat.), περιβολή, ἡ, Ar. and P., περιφορά, ἡ.Pair of compasses: Ar. and P. διαβήτης, ὁ (Plat.).Fetch a compass, v.: P. περιβάλλειν, περιπλεῖν.It is easy to pray, gathering together in a small compass all one's desire: P. εὔξασθαι ῥᾴδιον εἰς ταὐτὸ πάνθʼ ὅσα βούλεταί τις ἁθροίσαντα ἐν ὀλίγῳ (Dem. 33).Within the compass of: P. and V. ἐντός (gen.).——————v. trans.Compass an object: P. περιβάλλεσθαι; see Contrive, Accomplish.Compass ( a person's) death: P. παρασκευάζειν θάνατον (dat.).If, however, we compass not the death of Helen: V. ἢν δʼ οὖν τὸν Ἑλένης μὴ κατάσχωμεν φόνον (Eur., Or. 1149).If we compass our wishes: P. ἐὰν κατάσχωμεν ἃ βουλόμεθα (Andoc. 6).Include: see Include.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Compass
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Compasses — Com pass*es, n., pl. An instrument for describing circles, measuring figures, etc., consisting of two, or (rarely) more, pointed branches, or legs, usually joined at the top by a rivet on which they move. [1913 Webster] Note: The compasses for… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
compasses — Com pass*es, n., pl. An instrument for describing circles, measuring figures, etc., consisting of two, or (rarely) more, pointed branches, or legs, usually joined at the top by a rivet on which they move. [1913 Webster] Note: The compasses for… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
compasses — skriestuvas statusas T sritis fizika atitikmenys: angl. compasses; pair of compasses vok. Zirkel, m rus. циркуль, m pranc. compas, m … Fizikos terminų žodynas
compasses — n. instrument for drawing circles and measuring, calipers com·pass || kÊŒmpÉ™s n. instrument that indicates magnetic north; boundary, limit v. surround, encircle; comprehend, understand … English contemporary dictionary
compasses — n. pl. Dividers … New dictionary of synonyms
compasses — [ˈkʌmpəsɪz] noun [plural] a piece of equipment in the shape of the letter V, used for drawing circles … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
compasses — present third singular of compass plural of compass … Useful english dictionary
Bow compasses — Compasses Com pass*es, n., pl. An instrument for describing circles, measuring figures, etc., consisting of two, or (rarely) more, pointed branches, or legs, usually joined at the top by a rivet on which they move. [1913 Webster] Note: The… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Caliber compasses — Compasses Com pass*es, n., pl. An instrument for describing circles, measuring figures, etc., consisting of two, or (rarely) more, pointed branches, or legs, usually joined at the top by a rivet on which they move. [1913 Webster] Note: The… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Caliper compasses — Compasses Com pass*es, n., pl. An instrument for describing circles, measuring figures, etc., consisting of two, or (rarely) more, pointed branches, or legs, usually joined at the top by a rivet on which they move. [1913 Webster] Note: The… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
low compasses — compasses that are specially installed for drafting circuits that have tiny diameters … English contemporary dictionary
