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Chapter 5
Geometry for Drafting
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| bisect | Divide into two equal parts. |
| circumscribe | Create a polygon that fully encloses a circle that is tangent to all of the polygon's sides. |
| ellipse | A regular oval that has two equal center points. |
| geometric construction | An illustration made of individual lines and points drawn in proper relationship to one another. |
| geometry | The study of size and shape of things. |
| inscribe | Create a polygon fully enclosed by a circle that is tangent to all of the polygon's sides. |
| object snap | Feature in AutoCAD that allows you to jump automatically to special points such as the endpoint or midpoint of a line or arc. |
| parallel | Two or more lines that are always the same distance apart. |
| perpendicular | At a 90 degree angle. |
| polygon | A closed figure. |
| regular polygon | A closed figure in which all of the sides and angles are of equal measure. |
| vertex | The point at which the two arms of an angle meet. |