compass

In dated|lang=en terms the difference between compass and direct

is that compass is (dated) to plot; to scheme (against someone) while direct is (dated) to put a direction or address upon; to mark with the name and residence of the person to whom anything is sent.

As verbs the difference between compass and direct

is that compass is to surround; to encircle; to environ; to stretch round while direct is to manage, control, steer.

As adverbs the difference between compass and direct

is that compass is (obsolete) in a circuit; round about while direct is directly.

As a noun compass

is a magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).

As an adjective direct is

straight, constant, without interruption.

As nouns the difference between compass and null

is that compass is a magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north) while null is a non-existent or empty value or set of values.

As verbs the difference between compass and null

is that compass is to surround; to encircle; to environ; to stretch round while null is to nullify; to annul.

As an adverb compass

is in a circuit; round about.

As an adjective null is

having no validity, "null and void.

As nouns the difference between ruler and compass

is that ruler is a (usually rigid), flat, rectangular measuring or drawing device with graduations in units of measurement; a rule; a straightedge with markings; a measure while compass is a magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).

As a verb compass is

to surround; to encircle; to environ; to stretch round.

As an adverb compass is

in a circuit; round about.

In obsolete terms the difference between prick and compass

is that prick is to dress; to prink; usually with up while compass is in a circuit; round about.

As nouns the difference between prick and compass

is that prick is a small hole or perforation, caused by piercing while compass is a magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).

As verbs the difference between prick and compass

is that prick is to pierce or puncture slightly while compass is to surround; to encircle; to environ; to stretch round.

As an adverb compass is

in a circuit; round about.

As nouns the difference between compass and protractor

is that compass is a magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north) while protractor is one who, or that which, protracts, or causes protraction.

As a verb compass

is to surround; to encircle; to environ; to stretch round.

As an adverb compass

is in a circuit; round about.

As nouns the difference between compass and quadrant

is that compass is a magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north) while quadrant is one of the four sections made by dividing an area with two perpendicular lines.

As a verb compass

is to surround; to encircle; to environ; to stretch round.

As an adverb compass

is in a circuit; round about.

As nouns the difference between theodolite and compass

is that theodolite is a surveying instrument, consisting of a small mounted telescope, used to measure horizontal and vertical angles while compass is a magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).

As a verb compass is

to surround; to encircle; to environ; to stretch round.

As an adverb compass is

in a circuit; round about.

As nouns the difference between affection and compass

is that affection is the act of affecting or acting upon while compass is a magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).

As verbs the difference between affection and compass

is that affection is to feel an , emotion or love for while compass is to surround; to encircle; to environ; to stretch round.

As an adverb compass is

(obsolete) in a circuit; round about.

As nouns the difference between compass and boundary

is that compass is a magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north) while boundary is the dividing line or location between two areas.

As a verb compass

is to surround; to encircle; to environ; to stretch round.

As an adverb compass

is (obsolete) in a circuit; round about.

As verbs the difference between involve and compass

is that involve is to roll or fold up; to wind round; to entwine while compass is to surround; to encircle; to environ; to stretch round.

As a noun compass is

a magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).

As an adverb compass is

(obsolete) in a circuit; round about.