adjustable square

adjustable square

[ə′jəs·tə·bəl ′skwer]
(engineering)
A try square with an arm that is at right angles to the ruler; the position of the arm can be changed to form an L or a T. Also known as double square.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

adjustable square, double square

adjustable square
A try square the arm of which is at right angles to the handle; the position of the arm may be moved so as to form an L or a T.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Architecture and Construction. Copyright © 2003 by McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
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