compás

Etymology
From, in substitution of From (13th century, ), both from.

Noun

 * 1) compass
 * 2) pair of compasses

Noun

 * 1) compass
 * 2) (pair of) compasses
 * 3) limit, circumference

Etymology
Apparently from, perhaps from , or the medieval Latin term is derived from Old French. In either case, deverbal from, from + , from , originally the perfect passive participle of.

Noun

 * 1) pair of compasses tool used to draw circles
 * 2) rhythm
 * 3)  beat
 * 4)  bar
 * 5)  beat

Usage notes

 * Sense of "device used to determine the cardinal directions" is obsolete, or almost.