Definitions for straightedge
ˈstreɪtˌɛdʒstraight·edge

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. straightedgenoun

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

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. straightedgenoun

   A tool which is flat, rectangular and commonly made of wood, metal or plastic and is used to draw, cut or check the straightness of straight lines.

2. straightedgeadjective

   Living one's life against/without the use of alcohol, smoking, and illegal drugs.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Straightedge

   A straightedge or straight edge is a tool used for drawing straight lines, or checking their straightness. If it has equally spaced markings along its length, it is usually called a ruler. Straightedges are used in the automotive service and machining industry to check the flatness of machined mating surfaces. True straightness can in some cases be checked by using a laser line level as an optical straightedge: it can illuminate an accurately straight line on a flat surface such as the edge of a plank or shelf. A pair of straightedges called winding sticks are used in woodworking to make warping easier to perceive in pieces of wood. Three straight edges can be used to test and calibrate themselves to a certain extent, however this procedure does not control twist. For accurate calibration of a straight edge, a surface plate must be used.

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1. straightedge

   A straightedge is a tool with a flat edge used for drawing or checking the straightness of lines. It is often utilized in various fields such as mathematics, art, engineering, and architecture. It does not include any measurement markings, as opposed to a ruler.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Straightedgenoun

   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

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1. Straightedge

   A straightedge is a tool with an edge free from curves, or straight, used for transcribing straight lines, or checking the straightness of lines. If it has equally spaced markings along its length it is usually called a ruler. Straightedges are used in the automotive service and machining industry to check the flatness of machined mating surfaces. True straightness can in some cases be checked by using a laser line level as an optical straightedge: it can illuminate an accurately straight line on a flat surface such as the edge of a plank or shelf.

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1. • Hand Tool

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How to pronounce straightedge?

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How to say straightedge in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of straightedge in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of straightedge in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=straightedge
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Straightedge
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straightedge
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/straightedge
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=straightedge
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=straightedge