Lineale
Lineale is the Italian term for a ruler or straightedge, a measuring device used to draw straight lines and measure lengths in drafting, carpentry, tailoring, and related crafts. In English-language contexts, the tool is typically referred to simply as a ruler or straightedge. The word lineale is a common noun in Italian; the plural form is lineali.
Etymology and usage context: The term derives from linea, meaning line, with the suffix -ale forming a
Design and variants: Lineali are usually flat edges marked with graduation scales. They come in a range
History and role: The ruler is one of the oldest measuring tools, with variants found in many