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Definition: BEAM COMPASS

Part of Speech Definition
Expression 1. An instrument consisting of a rod or beam, having sliding sockets that carry steel or pencil points; -- used for drawing or describing large circles.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Definition: BEAM COMPASS

Part of SpeechDefinition
Expression1. An instrument consisting of a rod or beam, having sliding sockets that carry steel or pencil points; -- used for drawing or describing large circles.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Common Expressions: BEAM COMPASS

ExpressionsDefinition
Beam compassAn instrument consisting of a rod or beam, having sliding sockets that carry steel or pencil points; -- used for drawing or describing large circles. Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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Specialty Expressions: BEAM COMPASS

ExpressionsDomainDefinition
Beam compassEnvironmentDrafting instrument for drawing circles with a long radius. The point and the pen, or pencil tip, are separate units, mounted to slide and clamp on a long bar or “beam” so that the distance between them is equal to the desired radius. (references)
Beam compassMiningAn instrument for describing large arcs. It consists of a beam of wood or metal carrying two beam heads, adjustable for position along the beam, and serving as the marking points of the compass. Syn: trammel. (references)

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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