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straightedge
[ streyt-ej ]
/ ˈstreɪtˌɛdʒ /
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straight-edge
[ streyt-ej ]
/ ˈstreɪtˌɛdʒ /
adjective
advocating abstinence from alcohol, cigarettes, drugs, and sex and sometimes advocating vegetarianism.
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British Dictionary definitions for straightedge (1 of 2)
straightedge
/ (ˈstreɪtˌɛdʒ) /
noun
a stiff strip of wood or metal that has one edge straight and true and is used for ruling and testing straight lines
Derived forms of straightedge
straightedged, adjectiveBritish Dictionary definitions for straightedge (2 of 2)
straight-edge
adjective
informal not indulging in any kind of drug-taking or sexual activities
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