try square

American  

noun

1. a device for testing the squareness of carpentry work or the like, or for laying out right angles, consisting of a pair of straightedges fixed at right angles to one another.

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try square British  

noun

1. a device for testing or laying out right angles, usually consisting of a metal blade fixed at right angles to a wooden handle

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Etymology

Origin of try square

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

Then plane the other two sides at right angles, so as to produce a square rod, which, at every part throughout its length, should fit the try square.

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The wood is placed upon the bench, and the joint marked out by using a marking knife or penknife blade and the try square.

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The T-Square is another modification of the try square, its principal use being for draughting purposes.

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Transfer these lines down the edges by the aid of the try square.

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Potts, Milwaukee, Wis.—This invention relates to a new and useful improvement in a tool for mechanics' use and consists in combining with a try square, a spirit level and a surface gage.

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