Meaning Of The Word Straightedge

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straightedge in American English
a piece or strip of wood, etc. having a perfectly straight edge used in drawing straight lines, testing plane surfaces, etc.
noun: a bar or strip of wood, plastic, or metal having at least one long edge of sufficiently reliable straightness for use in drawing or testing straight lines, plane surfaces, etc.

straightedge in British English
noun: a stiff strip of wood or metal that has one edge straight and true and is used for ruling and testing straight lines

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