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PRONUNCIATION OF SET SQUARE

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SET SQUARE

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Set square is a noun.
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WHAT DOES SET SQUARE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

set square

Set square

A set square or triangle is an object used in engineering and technical drawing, with the aim of providing a straightedge at a right angle or other particular planar angle to a baseline. The most simple form of set square is a triangular piece of transparent plastic with the centre removed. More commonly the set square bears the markings of a ruler and a half circle protractor. The outer edges are typically bevelled. These set squares come in two usual forms, both right triangles: one with 90-45-45 degree angles, the other with 30-60-90 degree angles. Combining the two forms by placing the hypotenuses together will also yield 15° and 75° angles. They are often purchased in packs with protractors and compasses. Less commonly found is the adjustable set square. Here, the body of the object is cut in half and rejoined with a hinge marked with angles. Adjustment to the marked angle will produce any desired angle up to a maximum of 180°. The square is used in the emblem of the Freemasons. It is also depicted on the Installed Master apron of a Freemason. The square and compasses, emblem of the Freemasons Installed Master Freemason apron...

Definition of set square in the English dictionary

The definition of set square in the dictionary is a thin flat piece of plastic, metal, etc, in the shape of a right-angled triangle, used in technical drawing.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SET SQUARE

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set someone´s mind at rest
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WORDS THAT END LIKE SET SQUARE

all square
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foursquare
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on the square
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Synonyms and antonyms of set square in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «set square» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SET SQUARE

Find out the translation of set square to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of set square from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «set square» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

三角板
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

escuadra
570 millions of speakers

English

set square
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सेट वर्ग
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مجموعة مربع
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

угольник
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Esquadro
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সেট বর্গক্ষেত্র
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

équerre
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tetapkan persegi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Geodreieck
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

三角定規
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

세트 광장
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ngeset lapangan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nằm vuông góc
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சதுரத்தை அமைக்கவும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्क्वेअर सेट करा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

gönye
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

set square
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

zestaw kwadratowych
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

косинець
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

set pătrat
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σύνολο τετράγωνο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

stel vierkante
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

uppsättning kvadrat
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

vinkelhake
5 millions of speakers

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SET SQUARE»

The term «set square» is quite widely used and occupies the 54.561 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SET SQUARE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about set square

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SET SQUARE»

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Engineering Graphics
... the T-square from left to right. T- square is also used as a base for drawing various angles with the help of set-square shown in Fig. 3.4. ... It can be available in different suitable length, more suitable for general work are 30° 60° set-square of ...
B Bhattacharyya, 2008
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Practical Geometry
To draw a parallel to a given line QR through a given point P by means of a set square and a straight edge. It is important that the straight edge should not be bevelled (if it is bevelled the set square will slip over it) ; in the figures below, a ruler ...
Thomas Tate (Mathematical Master, Training College, Battersea.)
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My Big Bk. of Comp. Maths 5
Draw a line perpendicular to a given line AB through a given point O on it, using a set square. We follow these steps: Hold the ruler firmly along the line AB and adjust the set square in such a way that its one of the edges containing the right ...
Annie Jose
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A Shorter Geometry
CONSTRUCTION OF PARALLELS AND PERPENDICULARS 63 Practical Construction of Parallels and Perpendiculars. To draw a parallel to a given line qr through a given point P by means of a set square and a straight edge. It is important ...
5
Geometry for Beginners
CONSTRUCTION OF PARALLELS AND PERPENDICULARS 63 Practical Construction of Parallels and Perpendiculars. To draw a parallel to a given line qr through a given point P by means of a set square and a straight edge. It is important ...
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Mathematics 7+
Constructing lines and bisectors Parallel and perpendicular lines can be drawn with a set square. One angle of a set square is a right angle. If you do not have a set square, you can make a paper one as shown in the following practical. r t?
M. J. Tipler, K. M. Vickers, 2002
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New National Framework Mathematics
Running parallel to the New National Framework Mathematics Core and Plus Books, this pupil book and accompanying Teacher Support File have been designed to be highly accessible to pupils attaining these levels.
M. J. Tipler, 2004
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ENGG DRAWING
1.3.5 Set-squares Two set squares—(i) 45° set-square and (ii) 30°–60° set- square, are the most common drawing instruments. Often they are used in conjunction with each other and with T-square to draw parallel, inclined and perpendicular ...
JOLHE
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Abstract Design and How to Create It
The 45° set-square is useful in the formation of the octagon. Assuming the length of one side to be given, and that this is horizontal, the set-square can be employed to give the adjacent sides. The length of the original line should be measured ...
Amor Fenn, 2012
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Geometric and Engineering Drawing
For all students and lecturers of basic engineering and technical drawing The new edition of this successful text describes all the geometric instructions and engineering drawing information, which are likely to be needed by anyone ...
Ken Morling, 2012

5 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SET SQUARE»

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Set Square to continue towards Oaks
Ciaron Maher will send Set Square for blood tests on Monday to confirm that she has taken no harm from her disappointing Vinery Stud Stakes effort. The Crown ... «Racing.com, Mar 15»
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Vinery Stakes 2015: Ciaron Maher confident Set Square can claim …
CIARON Maher is confident of a rare VRC-ATC Oaks double with Set Square and he'll be happy to pick up the $400,000 Group 1 Vinery Stakes (2000m) at ... «Herald Sun, Mar 15»
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Ciaron Maher-trained Set Square beats Thunder Lady and …
Set Square has taken out the feature race on Oaks day at Flemington, the $1 million ... Set Square, ridden by Hugh Bowman and trained by Ciaron Maher, beat ... «ABC Online, Nov 14»
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Bowman and Set Square
The lightly-race filly soared into Oaks contention following her impressive win the in Listed Ethereal Stakes (2000m) at Caulfield on October 18, beating ... «Racing.com, Nov 14»
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Kiev Protesters Set Square Ablaze to Thwart Police
KIEV, Ukraine — With hundreds of riot police officers advancing from all sides after a day of deadly mayhem here in the Ukrainian capital, antigovernment ... «New York Times, Feb 14»

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