compass out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To circumscribe; to delimit.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
"And is there any end to wisdom that we may hope to reach it? Rather, the more we learn, shall we not thereby be able only to better compass out our ignorance? Did we live ten thousand years could we hope to solve the secrets of the suns, and of the space beyond the suns, and of the Hand that hung t
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “compass out” mean?
To circumscribe; to delimit.
Is “compass out” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.