Zigzag rules
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Jerarquía
Furnishings and Equipment (Hierarchy Name) > Measuring Devices (Hierarchy Name) > measuring devices (instruments) > <measuring devices for extent> > distance measuring devices > linear distance measuring devices > rulers (measuring devices) > <rulers by form>
Descripción
Rules comprised of short strips of wood joined at their ends by rivets so that the pieces are foldable, in a zigzag manner, in parallel planes; most usually the strips are in 6-inch or 1-foot lengths, and the rules are 6 feet or 8 feet long when open; also of similar lengths in metric units. Distinct from "folding rules" which tend to be shorter and have sections that usually pivot or fold in more than one plane.
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Otros términos
- timmermansduimstokken [nl]
- metros articulados de carpintero [es]
- zigzag rule [en]
- rules, zig zag [en]
- rules, zig-zag [en]
- rules, zigzag [en]
- zig-zag rules [en]
- zig zag rules [en]
- timmermansduimstok [nl]
- metro articulado de carpintero [es]