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Needle points

Scope note

Sharp metal points at the ends of the legs of compasses and dividers.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000255895

Broader Terms used

<tool and equipment components>

Equivalent Terms used

needle point (tool component)

Created

13yrs ago

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