- dividers
- UK [dɪˈvaɪdə(r)z] / US [dɪˈvaɪdərz]
noun [plural]
a piece of equipment used for measuring or drawing lines and angles, consisting of two pieces of metal with pointed ends that are joined together at the top
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dividers — UK [dɪˈvaɪdə(r)z] US [dɪˈvaɪdərz] noun [plural] a piece of equipment used for measuring or drawing lines and angles, consisting of two pieces of metal with pointed ends that are joined together at the top Thesaurus: instruments used in… … Useful english dictionary
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