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FOUR-FOLD RULE [1 record]

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Record 1 2015-03-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Metrology and Units of Measure
DEF

A measuring rule made in sections that fold together.

DEF

A rule made of wood or metal pieces 15cm (6 in.) long, pivoted together at each end, not hinged like the fourfold rule [and] usually longer.

OBS

The fourfold rule can be ruled into four parts to fit into the pocket. It is usually two-feet long, but in Scotland it is three feet long.

Key term(s)
  • four-fold rule

French

Domaine(s)
  • Unités de mesure et métrologie
CONT

Pied-de-roi. Règle pliante, généralement longue de deux pieds (24 pouces), dont se servent les charpentiers-menuisiers et autres artisans.

OBS

au pluriel : des pieds-de-roi.

Key term(s)
  • mètre pliant

Spanish

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