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straightedge
/ ˈٰɪˌɛ /
noun
a stiff strip of wood or metal that has one edge straight and true and is used for ruling and testing straight lines
Other Word Forms
- ˈٰˌ岵 adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of straightedge1
Example Sentences
And though the forms are simple, straightedge and mostly quadrilateral, they’re handled in ways that hint at 3D perspective.
Hunter is as straightedge as they come, but he’s, er, a difficult child.
The famous unsolved problems of the day were geometric: With only a straightedge and compasses, could you make a square equal in area to a given circle?
A straightedge can be used to extend a line segment in any direction, and a compass can be used to draw a circle with any radius from the chosen center.
Check your wall surface using a straightedge to make sure it’s flat.
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