Straightedge - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Straightedge :  (noun)

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

Based on WordNet 2.0

Straightedge : \Straight"edge`\, n. A board, or piece of wood or metal, having one edge perfectly straight, -- used to ascertain whether a line is straight or a surface even, and for drawing straight lines.

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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