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bow-compass

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  1. 1. n. An arcograph. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. A small pair of compasses, one leg of which carries a pencil, or a pen, for drawing circles. Its legs are often connected by a bow-shaped spring, instead of by a joint. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. A pair of compasses, with a bow or arched plate riveted to one of the legs, and passing through the other. Source: opted
  4. 4. 1. An arcograph. 2. A small pair of compasses, one leg of which carries a pencil, or a pen, for drawing circles. Its legs are often connected by a bow- shaped spring, instead of by a joint. 3. A pair of compasses, with a bow or arched plate riveted to one of the legs, and passing through the other. Source: webster

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