T square

noun

a T-shaped ruler, used primarily in mechanical drawing, having a short crosspiece that slides along the edge of the drawing board as a guide to the perpendicular longer section in making parallel lines, right angles, etc., and as a support for triangles.

Origin of T square

First recorded in 1775–85

Example sentences from the Web for t-square

The full moon, Tuesday, in a T-square formation with the Sun and Neptune, urges you to balance your will with your want.

Your Horoscopes: May 15-21 |Starsky + Cox |May 14, 2011 |DAILY BEAST
"Yes, it's a pretty good day," allowed Uncle Bart judicially as he took a squint at his T-square.

The Story Of Waitstill Baxter |By Kate Douglas Wiggin
I knocked the T-square out of the way and the cover snapped down.

Greylorn |John Keith Laumer
These guide lines should invariably be laid-in with the T-square and triangle.

Letters and Lettering |Frank Chouteau Brown

The paper should not come quite to the edge of the drawing-board, so as to interfere with the head of the T-square.

Watch and Clock Escapements |Anonymous
Never use a T-square, triangle or ruling pen in inking-in lettering.

Letters and Lettering |Frank Chouteau Brown

British Dictionary definitions for t-square

T-square

noun

a T-shaped ruler used in mechanical drawing, consisting of a short crosspiece, which slides along the edge of the drawing board, and a long horizontal piece: used for drawing horizontal lines and to support set squares when drawing vertical and inclined lines

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T square

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T square

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