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Protractor meaning
One who, or that which, protracts, or causes protraction. | A circular or semicircular tool for drawing or measuring angles. | An instrument formerly used in extracting foreign or offensive matter from a wound.
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Many modern compasses incorporate a baseplate and protractor tool, and are referred to variously as " orienteering ", "baseplate", "map compass" or "protractor" designs.
Personal equipment Thumb compass and protractor compass The basic equipment required for orienteering is usually listed as a compass and appropriate outdoor clothing.
Rake is measured by placing a protractor flat on the planar surface, with the flat edge horizontal and measuring the angle of the lineation clockwise from horizontal.
The cleavage angles can be measured with a contact goniometer, which is similar to a protractor.