thước nách
Definition
- Noun:
- Carpenter's square / Try square: A measuring tool, specifically a type of ruler used by carpenters and woodworkers to measure and mark right angles (90-degree angles) and to check the squareness of joints and surfaces.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Anh thợ mộc dùng thước nách để kiểm tra góc vuông của khung cửa. (The carpenter used a try square to check the right angle of the door frame.)
- Thước nách là dụng cụ không thể thiếu trong nghề mộc. (A carpenter's square is an indispensable tool in woodworking.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "thước nách" is highly specific to the craft of carpentry and woodworking. It implies precision and is used in contexts involving construction, furniture making, and detailed craftsmanship.
Variants and Related Words
- Thước thợ (n): Another common Vietnamese term for the same tool, literally "craftsman's ruler."
- Ê-ke (n): A set square or triangle, used for drawing angles, often 30-60-90 or 45-45-90 degrees. While also used for angles, an "ê-ke" is typically a thinner, triangular drawing tool, whereas a "thước nách" is a sturdier L-shaped tool for physical marking and checking.
Synonyms
- Try square: A tool with a stock (thicker handle) and a blade, used for marking and testing right angles.
- Carpenter's square: A general term for L-shaped squares used in woodworking.
- Set square: A broader term for tools used to mark or measure angles, which can include try squares.
Related Idioms
- : (As accurate as a carpenter's square) – An idiom praising precision and correctness, often used metaphorically for actions or calculations that are perfectly accurate.