straightedge English

Meaning straightedge meaning

What does straightedge mean?

straightedge

— noun hand tool consisting of a flat rigid rectangular bar (metal or wood) that can be used to draw straight lines (or test their straightness)

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ruler

stretch

straight edge

try square

straight scale

straight angle

square

rule

right angle

rectilinear scale

line

border

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States Big

Measure

• What instruments are used to measure something?
  abacus almanac beam calendar caliper chain chronometer clock compass dial gauge instrument level line micrometer plumb protractor quadrant rod rule ruler sextant square straightedge tape tapeline thermometer watch yardstick

States Quality Shape

Line

• What tools are used to draw a line?
  ruler straightedge