templet
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of templet
1670–80; perhaps < French, diminutive of temple temple 3 ( see -et), but semantic link is unclear
Example Sentences
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The second templet is then used to strike off the inside of the bowl.
From Bird Houses Boys Can Build by Siepert, Albert Frederick
With the first templet a core of clay is swept up of the desired depth and diameter.
From Bird Houses Boys Can Build by Siepert, Albert Frederick
The excavation for the invert was then begun, and finished to the proper curve by the aid of a templet drawn along the 2×4-in. runners.
From Concrete Construction Methods and Costs by Gillette, Halbert Powers
Another templet having a 21-in. radius was then drawn along the runners to finish the invert.
From Concrete Construction Methods and Costs by Gillette, Halbert Powers
It will be noted that in setting up the machine for this second operation, it is arranged for taper turning by simply replacing the circular templet with the straight one shown.
From Turning and Boring A specialized treatise for machinists, students in the industrial and engineering schools, and apprentices, on turning and boring methods, etc. by Jones, Franklin D.
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