Bow-compass

Bow-compass
Bow-compass Bow"-com`pass, n.; pl. {Bow-compasses}. 1. An arcograph. [1913 Webster]

2. A small pair of compasses, one leg of which carries a pencil, or a pen, for drawing circles. Its legs are often connected by a bow-shaped spring, instead of by a joint. [1913 Webster]

3. A pair of compasses, with a bow or arched plate riveted to one of the legs, and passing through the other. [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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  • bow compass — /boh/ any of several types of compasses having the legs joined by a bow shaped piece. [1790 1800] * * * …   Universalium

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  • bow pencil — noun : a bow compass provided with a pencil point * * * bow pencil «boh», a bow compass with a pencil at the end of one leg …   Useful english dictionary

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