centre square

A form of center square — A tool used to find the center of a circle, consisting of two perpendicular straight-edges, both placed tangent to the circular piece, and a third straight-edge which bisects the angle between the other two.

Meanings

nouncentre square (plural centre squares)

plural centre squares

  1. alternativeAlternative form of center square.
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