squarer
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6.8
- noun
:
escuadra
Examples
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And now the question is, is the squarer an invertible system?
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The carpenter used a squarer to ensure the table edges were perfectly straight.
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To create the frame, the builder relied on a squarer for accurate right angles.
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Using a squarer, the craftsman aligned the wood pieces for a flush finish.
Synonyms
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6.7
A tool with a long straight edge and a T-shaped top used to draw straight or parallel lines
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8.6
A machine that cuts and shapes wood or metal by moving a blade back and forth
A long tool that makes the edges of boards straight so they fit together
A metal tool with a ruler and handle for checking right angles in wood or metal
A large flat L-shaped metal tool carpenters use to measure and mark right angles
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Squarer as a noun is just square plus -er, meaning 'one who makes things square' or a tool that makes corners straight, so a squarer is a person or tool that makes edges even.