straightedge

UK
/ˈstreɪt.ɛdʒ/
US
/ˈstreɪt.ɛdʒ/

Übersetzungen

straightedgesubstantiv
straightedges
Pl.
UK
/ˈstreɪt.ɛdʒ/
US
/ˈstreɪt.ɛdʒ/
He used a straightedge to draw a perfect line.
Он использовал линейку, чтобы нарисовать идеальную линию.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
прямая линейка
Synonyme
straight ruler
straight line tool
measuring stick
straightedgeadjektiv
more straightedge
Komp.
most straightedge
Super.
UK
/ˈstreɪtˌɛdʒ/
US
/ˈstreɪtˌɛdʒ/
Used attributively to describe people, lifestyles, or cultures that abstain from intoxicants.

Definitionen

straightedgesubstantiv
A tool used for drawing straight lines or checking their straightness.
The architect used a straightedge to ensure the lines on the blueprint were perfectly straight.
A person who adheres to a lifestyle that avoids alcohol, tobacco, and other recreational drugs.
He identifies as a straightedge, choosing to live a life free from intoxicants.
A movement or subculture whose members abstain from alcohol, tobacco, and other recreational drugs.
Straightedge began as a reaction against the substance use sometimes associated with punk music.
straightedgeadjektiv
Abstaining from or opposed to the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other recreational drugs.
She has followed a straightedge lifestyle since high school.