Definitions for straight-edge

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Spelling: [streyt-ej]
IPA: /ˈstreɪtˌɛdʒ/

Straight-Edge is a 13 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 1097 anagrams from letters in straight-edge (-adeegghirstt).

Definitions for straight-edge

adjective

  1. advocating abstinence from alcohol, cigarettes, drugs, and sex and sometimes advocating vegetarianism.

Examples for straight-edge

Have one edge of the straight-edge on the center of one side of the stick.

In marking lines with a straight-edge or ruler you must be careful that it does not slip.

Then with a small brush, and straight-edge for a guide, trace over the pencil lines with white lead.

If it does not do so, then the straight-edge is not true and must be corrected.

The sheet was simply held by the hand, and later the straight-edge formed a clamp also.

This arises from the deflection due to the weakness of the straight-edge.

On this straight-edge, and parallel to the edges, is marked the line a a, Fig. 2557.

A sharp knife and a straight-edge are the only tools for this work.

Now slowly move the level along the straight-edge, and the bubble should remain exactly in the centre.

Square the tops and bottoms of the sides with a plane and straight-edge.

Word Value for straight-edge
Scrable

12

Words with friends

12

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