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noun
A rule with a short perpendicular crosspiece at one end, used by draughtsmen to draw parallel lines.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A sex position whereby the receiving partner lies on the back with knees up and legs apart while the penetrating partner lies on either side perpendicular to the receiver, with the penetrating partner's hips under the arch formed by receiver's legs.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
a square used by draftsmen to draw parallel lines
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: drafting instrument, square
History
From its shape, resembling a capital letter T.
Across languages
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