Definition of set square
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: a usually plastic or metal device that is shaped like a triangle and used for drawing straight lines and angles
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“Set square.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/set%20square. Accessed 18 Jan. 2022.
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