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"Compasses"
Keywords:
rivet
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circles
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multipurpose
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instrument
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drawing
An instrument for describing circles, measuring figures, etc., consisting of two, or (rarely) more, pointed branches, or legs, usually joined at the top by a rivet on which they move.
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instrument for drawing circles. see article on drawing instruments.
mhs.ox.ac.uk
A two-legged instrument used for drawing circles and arcs. Best to get a long-legged, multipurpose, screw-operated type.
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