compass
com-pass
noun
A V-shaped instrument for drawing circles or measuring distances.
"She used a pair of compasses to draw the circle."
noun
The range or scope of something, often an activity or understanding.
"That subject is beyond my compass."
verb
To surround or encircle something completely.
"The walls compassed the ancient city."
noun
An instrument with a magnetic needle showing direction, especially north.
"Use a compass to find your way."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: grasp, reach, range, dig, comprehend, savvy, grok, apprehend, get the picture, circumnavigate, ambit, orbit