set square
noun [C] (also triangle) UKDefinition
› a flat piece of metal or plastic in the shape of a triangle with one angle of 90°, used for drawing angles → Compare T-squareGeometrical and mathematical instruments
(Definition of set square noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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set sb up phrasal verb (BENEFIT)
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set sb up phrasal verb (DECEIVE)
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set sb/sth on sb phrasal verb
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set sth against sth phrasal verb (COMPARE)
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set sth against sth phrasal verb (FINANCE)
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