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Noun: set square  set skwehr
  1. [Brit] Any of various triangular drafting instruments used to draw straight lines at specified angles
    "The architecture student used a set square to draw precise angles";
    - triangle [N. Amer]
     
  2. A try square with an adjustable sliding head
    "The carpenter used a set square to ensure the joints were at perfect right angles"

Derived forms: set squares

Type of: drafting instrument, try square

Encyclopedia: Set square