L-square
/ɛlˈskweɪər/ · l·square
noun
- A carpenter's square with a right angle, used to check the accuracy of a square cut. The carpenter used an L-square to ensure the corner of the cabinet was perfectly square.
- A device used in surveying to measure and transfer angles. The surveyor used an L-square to measure the angle of the slope.
Did you know? The L-square has been an essential tool for carpenters and surveyors for centuries, and its design has remained largely unchanged since its inception.