Meaning of the word T-square in English

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T-square

US /ˈtiː.skwer/
UK /ˈtiː.skwer/
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Noun

1.

a T-shaped ruler used in technical drawing, consisting of a short crosspiece that slides along the edge of the drawing board and a longer arm at right angles to it, used for drawing parallel lines and for supporting set squares.

Example:
The architect used a T-square to draw precise horizontal lines on the blueprint.
Students learning drafting often start with basic tools like a T-square and triangles.
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