t-square

T t

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [tee skwair]
- /ti skwɛər/
- /tiː skweə(r)/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tee skwair]
- /ti skwɛər/

Definitions of t-square word

noun t-square a T -shaped ruler, used primarily in mechanical drawing, having a short crosspiece that slides along the edge of the drawing board as a guide to the perpendicular longer section in making parallel lines, right angles, etc., and as a support for triangles. 1
noun t-square a T-shaped ruler used in mechanical drawing, consisting of a short crosspiece, which slides along the edge of the drawing board, and a long horizontal piece: used for drawing horizontal lines and to support set squares when drawing vertical and inclined lines 0
noun t-square a T-shaped ruler with a short, thick crosspiece that fits over the edge of a drawing board, used in drawing parallel lines 0

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Origin of t-square

First appearance:

before 1775

One of the 45% newest English words

First recorded in 1775-85

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t-square popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for t-square

noun t-square

folding rule — a rule composed of light strips of wood joined by rivets so as to be foldable, all the opening and closing parts being in parallel planes.

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Antonyms for t-square

noun t-square

commoner — In countries which have a nobility, commoners are the people who are not members of the nobility.

Just one Antonym for t-square

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noun t-square

Antonyms for t-square

noun t-square

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