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Try squares

Scope note

Squares usually consisting of a thin blade made of wood or metal which is attached at a right angle to the end of a thicker stock which may be placed against the edge of a drawing board or the like; predominantly used to draw or mark something at right angles.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300024268

Broader Terms used

squares (tools)

Equivalent Terms used

try square

Created

12yrs ago

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