Chapter VII · Chapter 7

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading But modern uses, and the development of joinery and cabinet making, as well as the more advanced forms of machinery practice, necessitated new structural forms in the square, so that the bevel square, in which there is an adjustable blade set in a handle, was found necessary.

the quality of being near to the true value

From this reading As such a tool is defective in work requiring accuracy, it brought into existence what is called the try square, which has a rectangular handle, usually of wood, into which is fitted at one end a metal blade, which is at right angles to the edge of the handle.

capable of being changed so as to match or fit

From this reading But modern uses, and the development of joinery and cabinet making, as well as the more advanced forms of machinery practice, necessitated new structural forms in the square, so that the bevel square, in which there is an adjustable blade set in a handle, was found necessary.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading But modern uses, and the development of joinery and cabinet making, as well as the more advanced forms of machinery practice, necessitated new structural forms in the square, so that the bevel square, in which there is an adjustable blade set in a handle, was found necessary.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading THE TRY SQUARE.--In the use of the ordinary large metal square it is necessary to lay the short limb of the square on the face of the work, and the long limb must, therefore, rest against the work side or edge of the timber, so that the scribing edge of the short limb does not rest flat against the work.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading THE USES OF THE COMPASS AND THE SQUARE THE SQUARE.--The square is, probably, the oldest of all tools, and that, together with the compass, or dividers, with which the square is always associated, has constituted the craftsman's emblem from the earliest historical times.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading THE USES OF THE COMPASS AND THE SQUARE THE SQUARE.--The square is, probably, the oldest of all tools, and that, together with the compass, or dividers, with which the square is always associated, has constituted the craftsman's emblem from the earliest historical times.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading But modern uses, and the development of joinery and cabinet making, as well as the more advanced forms of machinery practice, necessitated new structural forms in the square, so that the bevel square, in which there is an adjustable blade set in a handle, was found necessary.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE USES OF THE COMPASS AND THE SQUARE THE SQUARE.--The square is, probably, the oldest of all tools, and that, together with the compass, or dividers, with which the square is always associated, has constituted the craftsman's emblem from the earliest historical times.

the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians

From this reading So far as we now know, the plain flat form, which has at least one right angle and two or more straight edges, was the only form of square used by the workman.

plural of “angle” — the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians

From this reading As such a tool is defective in work requiring accuracy, it brought into existence what is called the try square, which has a rectangular handle, usually of wood, into which is fitted at one end a metal blade, which is at right angles to the edge of the handle.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading So far as we now know, the plain flat form, which has at least one right angle and two or more straight edges, was the only form of square used by the workman.

past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading THE USES OF THE COMPASS AND THE SQUARE THE SQUARE.--The square is, probably, the oldest of all tools, and that, together with the compass, or dividers, with which the square is always associated, has constituted the craftsman's emblem from the earliest historical times.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading So far as we now know, the plain flat form, which has at least one right angle and two or more straight edges, was the only form of square used by the workman.

cut a bevel on; shape to a bevel

From this reading But modern uses, and the development of joinery and cabinet making, as well as the more advanced forms of machinery practice, necessitated new structural forms in the square, so that the bevel square, in which there is an adjustable blade set in a handle, was found necessary.

especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole

From this reading But modern uses, and the development of joinery and cabinet making, as well as the more advanced forms of machinery practice, necessitated new structural forms in the square, so that the bevel square, in which there is an adjustable blade set in a handle, was found necessary.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading As such a tool is defective in work requiring accuracy, it brought into existence what is called the try square, which has a rectangular handle, usually of wood, into which is fitted at one end a metal blade, which is at right angles to the edge of the handle.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But modern uses, and the development of joinery and cabinet making, as well as the more advanced forms of machinery practice, necessitated new structural forms in the square, so that the bevel square, in which there is an adjustable blade set in a handle, was found necessary.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading So far as we now know, the plain flat form, which has at least one right angle and two or more straight edges, was the only form of square used by the workman.

a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display

From this reading But modern uses, and the development of joinery and cabinet making, as well as the more advanced forms of machinery practice, necessitated new structural forms in the square, so that the bevel square, in which there is an adjustable blade set in a handle, was found necessary.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading As such a tool is defective in work requiring accuracy, it brought into existence what is called the try square, which has a rectangular handle, usually of wood, into which is fitted at one end a metal blade, which is at right angles to the edge of the handle.

navigational instrument for finding directions

From this reading THE USES OF THE COMPASS AND THE SQUARE THE SQUARE.--The square is, probably, the oldest of all tools, and that, together with the compass, or dividers, with which the square is always associated, has constituted the craftsman's emblem from the earliest historical times.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading THE USES OF THE COMPASS AND THE SQUARE THE SQUARE.--The square is, probably, the oldest of all tools, and that, together with the compass, or dividers, with which the square is always associated, has constituted the craftsman's emblem from the earliest historical times.

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From this reading THE USES OF THE COMPASS AND THE SQUARE THE SQUARE.--The square is, probably, the oldest of all tools, and that, together with the compass, or dividers, with which the square is always associated, has constituted the craftsman's emblem from the earliest historical times.

having a defect

From this reading As such a tool is defective in work requiring accuracy, it brought into existence what is called the try square, which has a rectangular handle, usually of wood, into which is fitted at one end a metal blade, which is at right angles to the edge of the handle.

act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining

From this reading But modern uses, and the development of joinery and cabinet making, as well as the more advanced forms of machinery practice, necessitated new structural forms in the square, so that the bevel square, in which there is an adjustable blade set in a handle, was found necessary.

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From this reading THE USES OF THE COMPASS AND THE SQUARE THE SQUARE.--The square is, probably, the oldest of all tools, and that, together with the compass, or dividers, with which the square is always associated, has constituted the craftsman's emblem from the earliest historical times.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE TRY SQUARE.--In the use of the ordinary large metal square it is necessary to lay the short limb of the square on the face of the work, and the long limb must, therefore, rest against the work side or edge of the timber, so that the scribing edge of the short limb does not rest flat against the work.

(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early

From this reading THE USES OF THE COMPASS AND THE SQUARE THE SQUARE.--The square is, probably, the oldest of all tools, and that, together with the compass, or dividers, with which the square is always associated, has constituted the craftsman's emblem from the earliest historical times.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading THE TRY SQUARE.--In the use of the ordinary large metal square it is necessary to lay the short limb of the square on the face of the work, and the long limb must, therefore, rest against the work side or edge of the timber, so that the scribing edge of the short limb does not rest flat against the work.

plural of “edge” — the boundary of a surface

From this reading So far as we now know, the plain flat form, which has at least one right angle and two or more straight edges, was the only form of square used by the workman.

special design or visual object representing a quality, type, group, etc.

From this reading THE USES OF THE COMPASS AND THE SQUARE THE SQUARE.--The square is, probably, the oldest of all tools, and that, together with the compass, or dividers, with which the square is always associated, has constituted the craftsman's emblem from the earliest historical times.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading As such a tool is defective in work requiring accuracy, it brought into existence what is called the try square, which has a rectangular handle, usually of wood, into which is fitted at one end a metal blade, which is at right angles to the edge of the handle.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading As such a tool is defective in work requiring accuracy, it brought into existence what is called the try square, which has a rectangular handle, usually of wood, into which is fitted at one end a metal blade, which is at right angles to the edge of the handle.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading THE TRY SQUARE.--In the use of the ordinary large metal square it is necessary to lay the short limb of the square on the face of the work, and the long limb must, therefore, rest against the work side or edge of the timber, so that the scribing edge of the short limb does not rest flat against the work.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading So far as we now know, the plain flat form, which has at least one right angle and two or more straight edges, was the only form of square used by the workman.

being the right size and shape to fit as desired

From this reading As such a tool is defective in work requiring accuracy, it brought into existence what is called the try square, which has a rectangular handle, usually of wood, into which is fitted at one end a metal blade, which is at right angles to the edge of the handle.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading So far as we now know, the plain flat form, which has at least one right angle and two or more straight edges, was the only form of square used by the workman.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading So far as we now know, the plain flat form, which has at least one right angle and two or more straight edges, was the only form of square used by the workman.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading But modern uses, and the development of joinery and cabinet making, as well as the more advanced forms of machinery practice, necessitated new structural forms in the square, so that the bevel square, in which there is an adjustable blade set in a handle, was found necessary.

set up or found

From this reading But modern uses, and the development of joinery and cabinet making, as well as the more advanced forms of machinery practice, necessitated new structural forms in the square, so that the bevel square, in which there is an adjustable blade set in a handle, was found necessary.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE USES OF THE COMPASS AND THE SQUARE THE SQUARE.--The square is, probably, the oldest of all tools, and that, together with the compass, or dividers, with which the square is always associated, has constituted the craftsman's emblem from the earliest historical times.

be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

From this reading But modern uses, and the development of joinery and cabinet making, as well as the more advanced forms of machinery practice, necessitated new structural forms in the square, so that the bevel square, in which there is an adjustable blade set in a handle, was found necessary.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE USES OF THE COMPASS AND THE SQUARE THE SQUARE.--The square is, probably, the oldest of all tools, and that, together with the compass, or dividers, with which the square is always associated, has constituted the craftsman's emblem from the earliest historical times.

of or relating to the study of history

From this reading THE USES OF THE COMPASS AND THE SQUARE THE SQUARE.--The square is, probably, the oldest of all tools, and that, together with the compass, or dividers, with which the square is always associated, has constituted the craftsman's emblem from the earliest historical times.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading But modern uses, and the development of joinery and cabinet making, as well as the more advanced forms of machinery practice, necessitated new structural forms in the square, so that the bevel square, in which there is an adjustable blade set in a handle, was found necessary.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading As such a tool is defective in work requiring accuracy, it brought into existence what is called the try square, which has a rectangular handle, usually of wood, into which is fitted at one end a metal blade, which is at right angles to the edge of the handle.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE USES OF THE COMPASS AND THE SQUARE THE SQUARE.--The square is, probably, the oldest of all tools, and that, together with the compass, or dividers, with which the square is always associated, has constituted the craftsman's emblem from the earliest historical times.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE TRY SQUARE.--In the use of the ordinary large metal square it is necessary to lay the short limb of the square on the face of the work, and the long limb must, therefore, rest against the work side or edge of the timber, so that the scribing edge of the short limb does not rest flat against the work.

fine woodwork done by a joiner

From this reading But modern uses, and the development of joinery and cabinet making, as well as the more advanced forms of machinery practice, necessitated new structural forms in the square, so that the bevel square, in which there is an adjustable blade set in a handle, was found necessary.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading So far as we now know, the plain flat form, which has at least one right angle and two or more straight edges, was the only form of square used by the workman.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE TRY SQUARE.--In the use of the ordinary large metal square it is necessary to lay the short limb of the square on the face of the work, and the long limb must, therefore, rest against the work side or edge of the timber, so that the scribing edge of the short limb does not rest flat against the work.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE TRY SQUARE.--In the use of the ordinary large metal square it is necessary to lay the short limb of the square on the face of the work, and the long limb must, therefore, rest against the work side or edge of the timber, so that the scribing edge of the short limb does not rest flat against the work.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading So far as we now know, the plain flat form, which has at least one right angle and two or more straight edges, was the only form of square used by the workman.

one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper

From this reading THE TRY SQUARE.--In the use of the ordinary large metal square it is necessary to lay the short limb of the square on the face of the work, and the long limb must, therefore, rest against the work side or edge of the timber, so that the scribing edge of the short limb does not rest flat against the work.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading THE TRY SQUARE.--In the use of the ordinary large metal square it is necessary to lay the short limb of the square on the face of the work, and the long limb must, therefore, rest against the work side or edge of the timber, so that the scribing edge of the short limb does not rest flat against the work.

machines or machine systems collectively

From this reading But modern uses, and the development of joinery and cabinet making, as well as the more advanced forms of machinery practice, necessitated new structural forms in the square, so that the bevel square, in which there is an adjustable blade set in a handle, was found necessary.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading But modern uses, and the development of joinery and cabinet making, as well as the more advanced forms of machinery practice, necessitated new structural forms in the square, so that the bevel square, in which there is an adjustable blade set in a handle, was found necessary.

any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.

From this reading THE TRY SQUARE.--In the use of the ordinary large metal square it is necessary to lay the short limb of the square on the face of the work, and the long limb must, therefore, rest against the work side or edge of the timber, so that the scribing edge of the short limb does not rest flat against the work.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading But modern uses, and the development of joinery and cabinet making, as well as the more advanced forms of machinery practice, necessitated new structural forms in the square, so that the bevel square, in which there is an adjustable blade set in a handle, was found necessary.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading So far as we now know, the plain flat form, which has at least one right angle and two or more straight edges, was the only form of square used by the workman.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading THE TRY SQUARE.--In the use of the ordinary large metal square it is necessary to lay the short limb of the square on the face of the work, and the long limb must, therefore, rest against the work side or edge of the timber, so that the scribing edge of the short limb does not rest flat against the work.

absolutely essential

From this reading But modern uses, and the development of joinery and cabinet making, as well as the more advanced forms of machinery practice, necessitated new structural forms in the square, so that the bevel square, in which there is an adjustable blade set in a handle, was found necessary.

past form of “necessitate” — require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading But modern uses, and the development of joinery and cabinet making, as well as the more advanced forms of machinery practice, necessitated new structural forms in the square, so that the bevel square, in which there is an adjustable blade set in a handle, was found necessary.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading But modern uses, and the development of joinery and cabinet making, as well as the more advanced forms of machinery practice, necessitated new structural forms in the square, so that the bevel square, in which there is an adjustable blade set in a handle, was found necessary.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE TRY SQUARE.--In the use of the ordinary large metal square it is necessary to lay the short limb of the square on the face of the work, and the long limb must, therefore, rest against the work side or edge of the timber, so that the scribing edge of the short limb does not rest flat against the work.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading So far as we now know, the plain flat form, which has at least one right angle and two or more straight edges, was the only form of square used by the workman.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE USES OF THE COMPASS AND THE SQUARE THE SQUARE.--The square is, probably, the oldest of all tools, and that, together with the compass, or dividers, with which the square is always associated, has constituted the craftsman's emblem from the earliest historical times.

superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE USES OF THE COMPASS AND THE SQUARE THE SQUARE.--The square is, probably, the oldest of all tools, and that, together with the compass, or dividers, with which the square is always associated, has constituted the craftsman's emblem from the earliest historical times.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE TRY SQUARE.--In the use of the ordinary large metal square it is necessary to lay the short limb of the square on the face of the work, and the long limb must, therefore, rest against the work side or edge of the timber, so that the scribing edge of the short limb does not rest flat against the work.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading So far as we now know, the plain flat form, which has at least one right angle and two or more straight edges, was the only form of square used by the workman.

and nothing more

From this reading So far as we now know, the plain flat form, which has at least one right angle and two or more straight edges, was the only form of square used by the workman.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE USES OF THE COMPASS AND THE SQUARE THE SQUARE.--The square is, probably, the oldest of all tools, and that, together with the compass, or dividers, with which the square is always associated, has constituted the craftsman's emblem from the earliest historical times.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading THE TRY SQUARE.--In the use of the ordinary large metal square it is necessary to lay the short limb of the square on the face of the work, and the long limb must, therefore, rest against the work side or edge of the timber, so that the scribing edge of the short limb does not rest flat against the work.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading So far as we now know, the plain flat form, which has at least one right angle and two or more straight edges, was the only form of square used by the workman.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading But modern uses, and the development of joinery and cabinet making, as well as the more advanced forms of machinery practice, necessitated new structural forms in the square, so that the bevel square, in which there is an adjustable blade set in a handle, was found necessary.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading THE USES OF THE COMPASS AND THE SQUARE THE SQUARE.--The square is, probably, the oldest of all tools, and that, together with the compass, or dividers, with which the square is always associated, has constituted the craftsman's emblem from the earliest historical times.

having four right angles

From this reading As such a tool is defective in work requiring accuracy, it brought into existence what is called the try square, which has a rectangular handle, usually of wood, into which is fitted at one end a metal blade, which is at right angles to the edge of the handle.

-ing form of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading As such a tool is defective in work requiring accuracy, it brought into existence what is called the try square, which has a rectangular handle, usually of wood, into which is fitted at one end a metal blade, which is at right angles to the edge of the handle.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading THE TRY SQUARE.--In the use of the ordinary large metal square it is necessary to lay the short limb of the square on the face of the work, and the long limb must, therefore, rest against the work side or edge of the timber, so that the scribing edge of the short limb does not rest flat against the work.

precisely, exactly

From this reading So far as we now know, the plain flat form, which has at least one right angle and two or more straight edges, was the only form of square used by the workman.

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From this reading THE TRY SQUARE.--In the use of the ordinary large metal square it is necessary to lay the short limb of the square on the face of the work, and the long limb must, therefore, rest against the work side or edge of the timber, so that the scribing edge of the short limb does not rest flat against the work.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading But modern uses, and the development of joinery and cabinet making, as well as the more advanced forms of machinery practice, necessitated new structural forms in the square, so that the bevel square, in which there is an adjustable blade set in a handle, was found necessary.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading THE TRY SQUARE.--In the use of the ordinary large metal square it is necessary to lay the short limb of the square on the face of the work, and the long limb must, therefore, rest against the work side or edge of the timber, so that the scribing edge of the short limb does not rest flat against the work.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading THE TRY SQUARE.--In the use of the ordinary large metal square it is necessary to lay the short limb of the square on the face of the work, and the long limb must, therefore, rest against the work side or edge of the timber, so that the scribing edge of the short limb does not rest flat against the work.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So far as we now know, the plain flat form, which has at least one right angle and two or more straight edges, was the only form of square used by the workman.

make square

From this reading THE USES OF THE COMPASS AND THE SQUARE THE SQUARE.--The square is, probably, the oldest of all tools, and that, together with the compass, or dividers, with which the square is always associated, has constituted the craftsman's emblem from the earliest historical times.

successive (without a break)

From this reading So far as we now know, the plain flat form, which has at least one right angle and two or more straight edges, was the only form of square used by the workman.

relating to or caused by structure, especially political or economic structure

From this reading But modern uses, and the development of joinery and cabinet making, as well as the more advanced forms of machinery practice, necessitated new structural forms in the square, so that the bevel square, in which there is an adjustable blade set in a handle, was found necessary.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading As such a tool is defective in work requiring accuracy, it brought into existence what is called the try square, which has a rectangular handle, usually of wood, into which is fitted at one end a metal blade, which is at right angles to the edge of the handle.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE USES OF THE COMPASS AND THE SQUARE THE SQUARE.--The square is, probably, the oldest of all tools, and that, together with the compass, or dividers, with which the square is always associated, has constituted the craftsman's emblem from the earliest historical times.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE USES OF THE COMPASS AND THE SQUARE THE SQUARE.--The square is, probably, the oldest of all tools, and that, together with the compass, or dividers, with which the square is always associated, has constituted the craftsman's emblem from the earliest historical times.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But modern uses, and the development of joinery and cabinet making, as well as the more advanced forms of machinery practice, necessitated new structural forms in the square, so that the bevel square, in which there is an adjustable blade set in a handle, was found necessary.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading THE TRY SQUARE.--In the use of the ordinary large metal square it is necessary to lay the short limb of the square on the face of the work, and the long limb must, therefore, rest against the work side or edge of the timber, so that the scribing edge of the short limb does not rest flat against the work.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading THE TRY SQUARE.--In the use of the ordinary large metal square it is necessary to lay the short limb of the square on the face of the work, and the long limb must, therefore, rest against the work side or edge of the timber, so that the scribing edge of the short limb does not rest flat against the work.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading THE USES OF THE COMPASS AND THE SQUARE THE SQUARE.--The square is, probably, the oldest of all tools, and that, together with the compass, or dividers, with which the square is always associated, has constituted the craftsman's emblem from the earliest historical times.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE TRY SQUARE.--In the use of the ordinary large metal square it is necessary to lay the short limb of the square on the face of the work, and the long limb must, therefore, rest against the work side or edge of the timber, so that the scribing edge of the short limb does not rest flat against the work.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading THE USES OF THE COMPASS AND THE SQUARE THE SQUARE.--The square is, probably, the oldest of all tools, and that, together with the compass, or dividers, with which the square is always associated, has constituted the craftsman's emblem from the earliest historical times.

an implement used in the practice of a vocation

From this reading As such a tool is defective in work requiring accuracy, it brought into existence what is called the try square, which has a rectangular handle, usually of wood, into which is fitted at one end a metal blade, which is at right angles to the edge of the handle.

plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation

From this reading THE USES OF THE COMPASS AND THE SQUARE THE SQUARE.--The square is, probably, the oldest of all tools, and that, together with the compass, or dividers, with which the square is always associated, has constituted the craftsman's emblem from the earliest historical times.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading THE TRY SQUARE.--In the use of the ordinary large metal square it is necessary to lay the short limb of the square on the face of the work, and the long limb must, therefore, rest against the work side or edge of the timber, so that the scribing edge of the short limb does not rest flat against the work.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading So far as we now know, the plain flat form, which has at least one right angle and two or more straight edges, was the only form of square used by the workman.

the act of using

From this reading THE TRY SQUARE.--In the use of the ordinary large metal square it is necessary to lay the short limb of the square on the face of the work, and the long limb must, therefore, rest against the work side or edge of the timber, so that the scribing edge of the short limb does not rest flat against the work.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading So far as we now know, the plain flat form, which has at least one right angle and two or more straight edges, was the only form of square used by the workman.

plural of “use” — the act of using

From this reading THE USES OF THE COMPASS AND THE SQUARE THE SQUARE.--The square is, probably, the oldest of all tools, and that, together with the compass, or dividers, with which the square is always associated, has constituted the craftsman's emblem from the earliest historical times.

under normal conditions

From this reading As such a tool is defective in work requiring accuracy, it brought into existence what is called the try square, which has a rectangular handle, usually of wood, into which is fitted at one end a metal blade, which is at right angles to the edge of the handle.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading So far as we now know, the plain flat form, which has at least one right angle and two or more straight edges, was the only form of square used by the workman.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading So far as we now know, the plain flat form, which has at least one right angle and two or more straight edges, was the only form of square used by the workman.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading But modern uses, and the development of joinery and cabinet making, as well as the more advanced forms of machinery practice, necessitated new structural forms in the square, so that the bevel square, in which there is an adjustable blade set in a handle, was found necessary.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading As such a tool is defective in work requiring accuracy, it brought into existence what is called the try square, which has a rectangular handle, usually of wood, into which is fitted at one end a metal blade, which is at right angles to the edge of the handle.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading THE USES OF THE COMPASS AND THE SQUARE THE SQUARE.--The square is, probably, the oldest of all tools, and that, together with the compass, or dividers, with which the square is always associated, has constituted the craftsman's emblem from the earliest historical times.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE USES OF THE COMPASS AND THE SQUARE THE SQUARE.--The square is, probably, the oldest of all tools, and that, together with the compass, or dividers, with which the square is always associated, has constituted the craftsman's emblem from the earliest historical times.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading As such a tool is defective in work requiring accuracy, it brought into existence what is called the try square, which has a rectangular handle, usually of wood, into which is fitted at one end a metal blade, which is at right angles to the edge of the handle.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading THE TRY SQUARE.--In the use of the ordinary large metal square it is necessary to lay the short limb of the square on the face of the work, and the long limb must, therefore, rest against the work side or edge of the timber, so that the scribing edge of the short limb does not rest flat against the work.

an employee who performs manual or industrial labor

From this reading So far as we now know, the plain flat form, which has at least one right angle and two or more straight edges, was the only form of square used by the workman.