cartabón

Definitions of cartabón
  1. noun
    a hand tool consisting of two rules that are hinged together so you can draw or measure angles of any size
  2. noun
    a try square with an adjustable sliding head
    synonyms: escuadra
  3. noun
    any of various triangular drafting instruments used to draw straight lines at specified angles
    synonyms: triángulo
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    type of:
    instrumento de dibujo
    an instrument used by a draftsman in making drawings
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