What is the meaning of straightedge?

noun

  • Hand tool consisting of a flat rigid rectangular bar (metal or wood) that can be used to draw straight lines (or test their straightness. ).
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APAWordNet. (2010). straightedge. Retrieved September 20, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/straightedge/definitions/1208533
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