straightedge
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straightedge
Where it comes from
Compound of straight + edge.
adjective more straightedge · most straightedge
- Alternative form of straight edge
noun straightedges · straight edge
- A flat, rectangular tool used to draw, cut or check the straightness of straight lines.
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noun tool used to draw, cut or check the straightness of straight lines
| Deutsch | Richtscheit, Richtlineal, Lineal |
|---|---|
| Ελληνικά | ρίγα ríga |
| Русский | прави́ло pravílo |
| العربية | مِيزَان زِئْبَقِيّ mīzān ziʔbaqiyy |
Talk about this word "straightedge." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/straightedge. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026. straightedge. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/straightedge "straightedge." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/straightedge.Cite this
@misc{straightedge_2026,
title = {straightedge},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
url = {https://micwyn.com/word/straightedge},
urldate = {2026-11-06}
}
