drawingrule
nounUK /ˈdrɔːɪŋ ruːl/
US /ˈdrɔːɪŋ ruːl/
A drawing rule is a flat stick you use to draw straight lines.
She used a drawing rule to make the sides of her picture straight.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A rule in a game or contest about how drawings are made or judged.
The art contest has a drawing rule that says no tracing.
3. A principle or guideline followed when making technical or architectural drawings.
The engineer followed the drawing rule for showing measurements.
4. A standard or convention in a drawing system, such as line types or symbols.
The drafting class taught the drawing rule for dashed lines.