a device for creating circular curves, which has a central pivot pin, and an outer curb scribing point, connected by a horizontal beam

plural of moral compass

(nautical) The circular card attached to the needles of a mariner's compass, on which are marked the thirty-two points or rhumbs.

magnetic termite

(nautical) To make a circuit; to take a circuitous route to a place.

(carpentry) A plane, convex in the direction of its length on the underside, for smoothing the concave faces of curved woodwork.

A small pocket compass fitted with a sundial to tell the hour of the day.

(architecture) bow window

A compass of delicate construction, used in observations on the variations of the needle.

plural of compass plant