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straightedge
/ ˈstreɪtˌɛdʒ /
noun
- a stiff strip of wood or metal that has one edge straight and true and is used for ruling and testing straight lines
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Derived Forms
- ˈstraightˌedged, adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of straightedge1
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Example Sentences
And though the forms are simple, straightedge and mostly quadrilateral, they’re handled in ways that hint at 3D perspective.
From Washington Post
Hunter is as straightedge as they come, but he’s, er, a difficult child.
From Washington Post
This is as impossible as trisecting an angle with a straightedge and compasses—unless gods and mortals are allowed to have an infinite amount of sex.
From Literature
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.
From Scientific American
Check your wall surface using a straightedge to make sure it’s flat.
From Seattle Times
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