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squarer

squarer

6.8
A person or tool that makes edges straight and corners even
  • noun
: escuadra

Examples

  • And now the question is, is the squarer an invertible system?

  • The carpenter used a squarer to ensure the table edges were perfectly straight.

  • To create the frame, the builder relied on a squarer for accurate right angles.

  • Using a squarer, the craftsman aligned the wood pieces for a flush finish.

Synonyms

T-square
vssquarer
1 6.7

A tool with a long straight edge and a T-shaped top used to draw straight or parallel lines

is for making physical items right-angled or straighter rather than drawing lines
shaper
vssquarer
  • Specialized
1 8.6

A machine that cuts and shapes wood or metal by moving a blade back and forth

focuses specifically on making things right-angled or straighter rather than general shaping
carpenter's square
vssquarer
1 4.4

A large flat L-shaped metal tool carpenters use to measure and mark right angles

is about making things right-angled or straighter instead of only measuring
jointer
vssquarer
  • Specialized
1 9.5

A long tool that makes the edges of boards straight so they fit together

applies to any tool or person that makes items straighter, not just boards
try square
vssquarer
  • Specialized
1 6.2

A metal tool with a ruler and handle for checking right angles in wood or metal

is used to set or straighten work rather than only testing angles

Surface Forms

squarer singular
squareers plural

Morphology

squarer = square (transparent) = square + er

Agentive noun formed regularly from the verb 'square' indicating a person or tool that makes things square.

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.