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French curve
noun
a flat drafting instrument, usually consisting of a sheet of clear plastic, the edges of which are cut into several scroll-like curves enabling a draftsperson to draw lines of varying curvature.
Also, french curve.
Origin:
1880–85
1880–85
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| French curve | |
| —n | |
| a thin plastic sheet with profiles of several curves, used by draughtsmen for drawing curves | |
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French-curve
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