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drafting instrument

DEFINITIONS OF: drafting instrument

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n an instrument used by a draftsman in making drawings

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compass
drafting instrument used for drawing circles
divider
a drafting instrument resembling a compass that is used for dividing lines into equal segments or for transferring measurements
protractor
drafting instrument used to draw or measure angles
triangle
any of various triangular drafting instruments used to draw straight lines at specified angles
T-square
a square used by draftsmen to draw parallel lines
Type of:
instrument
a device that requires skill for proper use
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