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| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : streyt-ej |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈstreɪtˌɛdʒ |
Definition of straightedge
- As in ruler : noun tool for measuring or calculating length
- The first requisite for this is a straightedge of iron or brass, as true as possible.
- Extract from : « The Invention of Lithography » by Alois Senefelder
- It is necessary also that the straightedge be applied frequently.
- Extract from : « The Invention of Lithography » by Alois Senefelder
- The cutter is guided along the straightedge as shown in Fig. 1.
- Extract from : « The Boy Mechanic, Book 2 » by Various
- The straightedge and the compasses are the only two drawing instruments recognized in elementary geometry.
- Extract from : « The Teaching of Geometry » by David Eugene Smith
- In other words, the trisection of any angle, by the use of the straightedge and compasses alone, is impossible.
- Extract from : « The Teaching of Geometry » by David Eugene Smith
- This, like Postulate 1, requires the use of a straightedge for drawing the physical figure.
- Extract from : « The Teaching of Geometry » by David Eugene Smith
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