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straight-edge

[ streyt-ej ]

adjective

  1. advocating abstinence from alcohol, cigarettes, drugs, and sex and sometimes advocating vegetarianism.


straight-edge

adjective

  1. informal.
    not indulging in any kind of drug-taking or sexual activities
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Example Sentences

A heavy blade between sword and dagger, with curved back and straight edge, fitted for almost any use.

The slanting or the straight-edge form may be used, to agree with the indented or the block style of paragraphing respectively.

Now slowly move the level along the straight-edge, and the bubble should remain exactly in the centre.

Get the adjustable-pin stretcher for scallop curtains, and stationary stretcher for straight edge curtains.

Most blades display one excurvate and one recurvate or, rarely, straight edge.

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