straight-edge

[ streyt-ej ]

adjective

1. advocating abstinence from alcohol, cigarettes, drugs, and sex and sometimes advocating vegetarianism.

straight-edge

adjective

1. informal.
   not indulging in any kind of drug-taking or sexual activities

Example Sentences

A heavy blade between sword and dagger, with curved back and straight edge, fitted for almost any use.

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The slanting or the straight-edge form may be used, to agree with the indented or the block style of paragraphing respectively.

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Now slowly move the level along the straight-edge, and the bubble should remain exactly in the centre.

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Get the adjustable-pin stretcher for scallop curtains, and stationary stretcher for straight edge curtains.

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Most blades display one excurvate and one recurvate or, rarely, straight edge.

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