straightedge
US /ˈstreɪtˌɛdʒ/
UK /ˈstreɪtˌɛdʒ/
名词
直尺, 平尺
a bar of wood or metal with at least one perfectly straight edge, used for drawing straight lines or checking the straightness of surfaces
示例:
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He used a straightedge to draw a perfect line across the paper.
他用直尺在纸上画了一条完美的直线。
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The carpenter checked the flatness of the wood with a straightedge.
木匠用直尺检查木材的平整度。