Pointer and Compass

noun

• A mark to indicate a direction or relation.
  • synonyms: arrow
• An indicator as on a dial.
• Computer science) indicator consisting of a movable spot of light (an icon) on a visual display; moving it allows the user to point to commands or screen positions.
  • synonyms: cursor
• A strong slender smooth-haired dog of Spanish origin having a white coat with brown or black patches; scents out and points to game.
  • synonyms: Spanish pointer

• (n.) The two stars (Merak and Dubhe) in the Great Bear, the line between which points nearly in the direction of the north star.
• (n.) One who or that which, points.
• (n.) The hand of a timepiece.
• (n.) Diagonal braces sometimes fixed across the hold.
• (n.) One of a breed of dogs trained to stop at scent of game, and with the nose point it out to sportsmen.

noun

• Navigational instrument for finding directions.
• (n.) ()
  • synonyms: scope, range, reach, orbit, ambit
• The limit of capability.
  • usage: "within the compass of education"
  • synonyms: range, reach, grasp
• Drafting instrument used for drawing circles.

verb

• Bring about; accomplish.
  • usage: "This writer attempts more than his talents can compass"
• Travel around, either by plane or ship.
  • usage: "We compassed the earth"
  • synonyms: circumnavigate
• Get the meaning of something.
  • usage: "Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter"
  • synonyms: grok, get the picture, comprehend, savvy, dig, grasp, apprehend

• (n.) A passing round; circuit; circuitous course.
• (n.) An inclosing limit; boundary; circumference; as, within the compass of an encircling wall.
• (n.) Moderate bounds, limits of truth; moderation; due limits; -- used with within.
• (n.) Extent; reach; sweep; capacity; sphere; as, the compass of his eye; the compass of imagination.
• (n.) A circle; a continent.
• (v.t.) To curve; to bend into a circular form.
• (v.t.) To go about or entirely round; to make the circuit of.
• (n.) The range of notes or tones, within the capacity of a voice or instrument.
• (v.t.) To reach round; to circumvent; to get within one's power; to obtain; to accomplish.
• (v.t.) To inclose on all sides; to surround; to encircle; to environ; to invest; to besiege; -- used with about, round, around, and round about.
• (n.) An instrument for determining directions upon the earth's surface by means of a magnetized bar or needle turning freely upon a pivot and pointing in a northerly and southerly direction.
• (n.) An inclosed space; an area; extent.
• (v.t.) To purpose; to intend; to imagine; to plot.
• (n.) A pair of compasses.