straightedge meaning

UK US /ˈstreɪtɛdʒ/ 2 syllables

straightedge (noun): hand tool consisting of a flat rigid rectangular bar (metal or wood) that can be used to draw straight lines (or test their straightness).

Definition of straightedge

  1. hand tool consisting of a flat rigid rectangular bar (metal or wood) that can be used to draw straight lines (or test their straightness)

    Type of: hand tool

How to pronounce straightedge

straightedge is pronounced /ˈstreɪtɛdʒ/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 18 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with ST · words ending in GE · 12-letter words

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