Straightedge Definition

strātĕj
straight-edge
noun
A piece or strip of wood, etc. having a perfectly straight edge used in drawing straight lines, testing plane surfaces, etc.
Webster's New World
adjective
Having a level, even edge.
A straightedge ruler; a straightedge razor blade.
American Heritage
Abstaining from alcohol, tobacco, and drugs.
American Heritage

Other Word Forms of Straightedge

Noun

Singular:
straightedge
Plural:
straightedges

Straightedge Sentence Examples

  • Using a ruler or straightedge, draw a line from the midpoint to the upper right-hand corner.

  • Then align the straightedge, which is on the left side of the compass, alongside the drawn line on the map.

  • Using a ruler or straightedge, extend the left vertical line of the square to the arc.

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Words Starting With

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EGEDGE

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