bow compass

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Synonyms: bow-compass, bow compasses

Antonyms: bow-compass, bow compasses

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Noun

1. An [[arcograph]].
2. A small [[pair of compasses]], one leg of which carries a [[pencil]] or [[pen]] for drawing [[circle]]s. Its legs are often connected by a bow-shaped [[spring]] rather than a joint.
3. A [[pair of compasses]] with a [[bow]] or arched [[plate]] [[rivet]]ed to one of the legs and passing through the other.

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