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bow compass
bow compass B0139500 (bō)n. A drawing compass with legs that are connected by an adjustable metal spring band.bow compass (bəʊ) n (Mathematics) a compass for drawing, in which the legs are joined by a flexible metal bow-shaped spring rather than a hinge, the angle being adjusted by a screw. Also called: bow-spring compass bow compass
bow compass[′bau̇ ‚käm·pəs] (graphic arts) A small compass whose legs are connected by a spring shaped like a bow, rather than by a joint. bow compassA compass, one leg of which carries a pencil or pen; the legs are connected by a bow-shaped spring instead of a joint; used to draw arcs or circles. |