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straightedge
In a technical or craft context, this term refers to a precision tool. It is distinct from a standard ruler in that its primary purpose is to verify flatness or guide a marking tool, rather than to measure length. It is commonly used in woodworking, machining, and engineering.
In a social context, the term describes a lifestyle of abstinence. While it can be used generally, it is most strongly associated with the straight edge (sXe) subculture of hardcore punk. In this register, it functions as a label for a personal identity and moral commitment to sobriety, often carrying a connotation of discipline or rigidity.
Meanings
Examples
Use a steel straightedge to ensure the line is perfectly straight.
I need a precision straightedge for this blueprint.
The machinist used a straightedge to check the flatness of the engine block.
Maybe he is just a straightedge who hates the party scene.
The lead singer of the hardcore band is strictly straightedge.
I wonder if she is actually straightedge or just pretending for the aesthetic.