ê ke
Definition
- Noun:
- Set square / Triangle: A flat, triangular drawing instrument, typically made of plastic or metal, used in technical drawing, drafting, and geometry to draw precise angles, most commonly right angles (90 degrees) and lines parallel to other lines.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Học sinh dùng ê ke để vẽ một góc vuông. (The student uses a set square to draw a right angle.)
- Cô ấy đặt chiếc ê ke lên giấy. (She placed the triangle on the paper.)
- Anh cần một cái thước và một cái ê ke cho bài tập hình học này. (You need a ruler and a set square for this geometry exercise.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "ê ke" is often used in conjunction with a ruler ("thước") for precise technical work.
- Kỹ sư kẻ đường song song bằng cách trượt ê ke dọc theo thước. (The engineer draws parallel lines by sliding the triangle along the ruler.)
Variants and Related Words
- Thước ê ke: A more formal term, explicitly combining "ruler" and "triangle."
- Triangle: The direct English equivalent, often specified as a "drafting triangle" or "engineering triangle."
Synonyms
- Drafting triangle: A triangle used for technical drawing.
- Set square: A British English term for the same tool.
- Right-angle ruler: A descriptive synonym emphasizing its primary function.
Related Terms (Tools)
- Thước kẻ (n): Ruler, used for drawing straight lines and measuring.
- Thước đo góc (n): Protractor, used for measuring angles.
- Compa (n): Compass, used for drawing circles and arcs.