Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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compass | Yes | No | Yes | No |
sweep | Yes | No | Yes | No |
compass (noun) | sweep (noun) |
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navigational instrument for finding directions | (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running around the end of the line |
drafting instrument used for drawing circles | a movement in an arc |
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: | a long oar used in an open boat |
the limit of capability | a wide scope |
winning all or all but one of the tricks in bridge | |
someone who cleans soot from chimneys |
compass (verb) | sweep (verb) |
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get the meaning of something | win an overwhelming victory in or on |
travel around, either by plane or ship | sweep with a broom or as if with a broom |
bring about; accomplish | clean by sweeping |
make a big sweeping gesture or movement | |
move with sweeping, effortless, gliding motions | |
sweep across or over | |
force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action | |
to cover or extend over an area or time period | |
cover the entire range of |