simple past tense and past participle of compass

(obsolete) rounded; arched

A magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north). / A pair of compasses (a device used to draw an arc or circle).

To surround; to encircle; to environ; to stretch round. / To go about or round entirely; to traverse. / (dated) To accomplish; to reach; to achieve; to obtain.

(obsolete) In a circuit; round about.

Deep awareness of the suffering of another, coupled with the wish to relieve it.

(obsolete) To pity.

present participle of compass

(shipbuilding) curved; bent

(dated) The forming of plots or schemes; machination.