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Chapter 5
Geometry for Drafting
Term | Definition |
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bisect | Divide into two equal parts. |
circumscribe | Create a polygon that fully encloses a circle that is tangent to all of the polygon's sides. |
ellipse | A regular oval that has two equal center points. |
geometric construction | An illustration made of individual lines and points drawn in proper relationship to one another. |
geometry | The study of size and shape of things. |
inscribe | Create a polygon fully enclosed by a circle that is tangent to all of the polygon's sides. |
object snap | Feature in AutoCAD that allows you to jump automatically to special points such as the endpoint or midpoint of a line or arc. |
parallel | Two or more lines that are always the same distance apart. |
perpendicular | At a 90 degree angle. |
polygon | A closed figure. |
regular polygon | A closed figure in which all of the sides and angles are of equal measure. |
vertex | The point at which the two arms of an angle meet. |