scribing block
scribing block noun: a device for scribing (marking) lines at a specific height from the base of an object, prior to machining.
Noun
scribing block (plural scribing blocks)
- A device for scribing (marking) lines at a specific height from the base of an object, prior to machining.
- A scribing block is seldom dispensed with in the amateur's workshop, excepting in cases where its very existence is unknown.1883 July, “Surface Gauges or Scribing Blocks”, in Amateur Mechanics, page 213
- By testing various parts of a line with the scribing block let the boys see that the line drawn is parallel to the surface plate.1903, J. S. Miller, Teacher's Handbook of Manual Training: Metal Work, page 29
scribing block meaning in Tamil
scribing block in Tamil
- வரை கட்டை
Forms of scribing block
| plural | scribing blocks |
|---|---|
| alternative form | scriber block |
Questions about scribing block
- What does scribing block mean?
- Scribing block means a device for scribing (marking) lines at a specific height from the base of an object, prior to machining.
- What is scribing block in Tamil?
- Scribing block in Tamil is வரை கட்டை. See Scribing block meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is scribing block?
- Scribing block is a noun.
- What is the plural of scribing block?
- The plural of scribing block is scribing blocks.
Words near scribing block in the dictionary
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