straightedge
Meanings
Plural: straightedges
Noun
- hand tool consisting of a flat rigid rectangular bar (metal or wood) that can be used to draw straight lines (or test their straightness)
- A flat, rectangular tool used to draw, cut or check the straightness of straight lines.
Adj
- Alternative form of straight edge.
Origin / Etymology
Compound of straight + edge.
Scrabble Score: 18
straightedge is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL wordstraightedge is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
straightedge is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary
Words With Friends Score: 19
straightedge is a valid Words With Friends word