The Nautical Encyclopedia
Patterson’s Illustrated Nautical Encyclopedia — Howard Patterson, 1891

Dividers

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An instrument used in navigation for dividing lines, measuring distances on a chart, sweeping circles, etc.

Course, point and degree compass; dividers; common parallel rules; spirit level
Course, point and degree compass; dividers; common parallel rules; spirit level
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