scribing instrument

  • 1Scribing — Scribe Scribe (skr[imac]b), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Scribed} (skr[imac]bd); p. pr. & vb. n. {Scribing}.] 1. To write, engrave, or mark upon; to inscribe. Spenser. [1913 Webster] 2. (Carp.) To cut (anything) in such a way as to fit closely to a… …

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  • 2Scribing iron — Scribe Scribe (skr[imac]b), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Scribed} (skr[imac]bd); p. pr. & vb. n. {Scribing}.] 1. To write, engrave, or mark upon; to inscribe. Spenser. [1913 Webster] 2. (Carp.) To cut (anything) in such a way as to fit closely to a… …

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  • 3scribing iron — noun : an iron pointed instrument for scribing (as on a cask or log) …

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  • 4Graduation (instrument) — Graduation in an instrument refers to the marking the instrument with indicators of a measurement.Linear graduationLinear graduation of a scale occurs on a straight instrument. The graduation can identify linear measures, such as inches or… …

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  • 5caliper — /kal euh peuhr/, n. 1. Usually, calipers. an instrument for measuring thicknesses and internal or external diameters inaccessible to a scale, consisting usually of a pair of adjustable pivoted legs. 2. any of various calibrated instruments for… …

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  • 6Scribe — (skr[imac]b), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Scribed} (skr[imac]bd); p. pr. & vb. n. {Scribing}.] 1. To write, engrave, or mark upon; to inscribe. Spenser. [1913 Webster] 2. (Carp.) To cut (anything) in such a way as to fit closely to a somewhat irregular… …

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  • 7Scribed — Scribe Scribe (skr[imac]b), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Scribed} (skr[imac]bd); p. pr. & vb. n. {Scribing}.] 1. To write, engrave, or mark upon; to inscribe. Spenser. [1913 Webster] 2. (Carp.) To cut (anything) in such a way as to fit closely to a… …

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  • 8divider — /di vuy deuhr/, n. 1. a person or thing that divides. 2. dividers, a pair of compasses, as used for dividing lines, measuring, etc. 3. a partition between two areas or dividing one area into two, as a piece of cardboard in a box or a bookcase… …

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  • 9scribe — I. /skraɪb / (say skruyb) noun 1. a copyist, as someone who formerly made copies of manuscripts, etc. 2. any of various officials of ancient or former times who performed clerical duties. 3. Jewish History one of a class of teachers who… …

  • 10hand tool — any tool or implement designed for manual operation. * * * Introduction  any of the implements used by craftsmen in manual operations, such as chopping, chiseling, sawing, filing, or forging. Complementary tools, often needed as auxiliaries to… …

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