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Architect's scale
architect's scale[′är·kə‚teks ‚skāl] (graphic arts) A rule with a scale on it so chosen that by placing the rule's edge on a reduced-scale drawing the scale of the drawing (say, in inches) may be converted directly into the dimensions of the object (say, in feet). Architect's scaleA ruler that uses a series of small measuring units, each representing one foot. This provides an accurate scaled-down version of the actual measurement on the job. architect’s scaleA scale having graduations along its edges so that scale drawings can be measured directly in feet (or meters); often triangular in shape. |