geometrical construction

noun

: construction employing only straightedge and compasses or effected by drawing only straight lines and circles
opposed to mechanical construction

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“Geometrical construction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/geometrical%20construction. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

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