straightedge

• Herramienta manual que consiste en una regla rígida, plana y alargada, generalmente de metal o madera, utilizada para trazar líneas rectas o para comprobar la planicidad de una superficie.

A hand tool consisting of a flat, rigid rectangular bar, typically made of metal or wood, used to draw straight lines or test the straightness of a surface.

1. Hand tool for straight linesB2formal

   A flat, rigid rectangular bar, typically made of metal or wood, used to draw straight lines or test the straightness of surfaces.

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   • The carpenter used a metal straightedge to check the board's alignment.
   • A straightedge is essential for precise technical drawings.
   • He placed the straightedge against the edge to see if it was perfectly straight.

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