straightedge
noun
straight·edge
ˈstrāt-ˌej 
: a bar or piece of material (as of wood, metal, or plastic) with a straight edge for testing straight lines and surfaces or for cutting along or drawing straight lines
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Use the straightedge to connect these points (third panel).
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Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 12 Sep. 2024
The game of constructing shapes with a compass and straightedge originates in Euclid’s Elements, one of the most important textbooks ever written.
—Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 12 Sep. 2024
Measure the width of the wallpaper piece with the measuring tape and draw a corresponding pencil line on the wall with the straightedge.
—Emma Phelps, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2024
Once the entire piece has adhered to the wall, use your straightedge and a small utility knife to carefully cut along the baseboard and remove any excess.
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When applying subsequent pieces, line up the wallpaper's pattern to ensure a seamless look.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2023
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Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 12 Sep. 2024
The game of constructing shapes with a compass and straightedge originates in Euclid’s Elements, one of the most important textbooks ever written.
—Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 12 Sep. 2024
Measure the width of the wallpaper piece with the measuring tape and draw a corresponding pencil line on the wall with the straightedge.
—Emma Phelps, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2024
Once the entire piece has adhered to the wall, use your straightedge and a small utility knife to carefully cut along the baseboard and remove any excess.
Match Patterns and Repeat
When applying subsequent pieces, line up the wallpaper's pattern to ensure a seamless look.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2023
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straightedge
noun
straight·edge
ˈstrāt-ˌej
: a bar or piece of wood, metal, or plastic with a straight edge for testing straight lines and surfaces or for cutting along or drawing straight lines
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