Bow-compass

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1. Noun

An arcograph.

2. Noun

A small pair of compasses, one leg of which carries a pencil, or a pen, for drawing circles. Its legs are often connected by a bow-shaped spring, instead of by a joint.

3. Noun

A pair of compasses, with a bow or arched plate riveted to one of the legs, and passing through the other.
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