a piece of equipment used for measuring or drawing lines and angles, consisting of two pieces of metal with pointed ends that are joined together at the top
Synonyms and related words
Instruments used in mathematics and geometry
compasses
dividers
plumb line
dividers
noun plural
US /dɪˈvaɪdərz/
Other entries for this word
dividernoun
DEFINITIONS1
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a piece of equipment used for measuring or drawing lines and angles, consisting of two pieces of metal with pointed ends that are joined together at the top