straight edge
Tool for lines
A straight edge is a ruler or similar tool with a perfectly straight side, used for drawing lines or checking flatness.
Separately, straight edge (often one word) describes a lifestyle—originating in hardcore punk culture—of abstaining from alcohol, drugs, and sometimes other indulgences: He's been straight edge since high school.
Unimpaired mental state
- abstinenceVoluntary forgoing of indulgences
- hardcore punkFast aggressive rock subgenre
- drug-freeWithout illicit substances
- alcohol-freeContains no ethanol
clean living · self-control · discipline · commitment · X mark · scene · ethics · integrity
sobriety
Unimpaired mental state
- abstinenceVoluntary forgoing of indulgences
- hardcore punkFast aggressive rock subgenre
- drug-freeWithout illicit substances
alcohol-free · clean living · self-control · discipline · commitment · X mark · scene · ethics · integrity · unity
ruler
One who governs
- levelHorizontal or uniform position
- draftingCreating technical blueprints
- blueprintDetailed technical drawing
measuring · precision · alignment · drawing · architect · technical · parallel · guide · cutting · marking
- abstinencesobriety, celibacy, chastity, teetotalism, fasting
- edgesborder, boundary, brim, brink, perimeter
- lifestylessimple living, city life, family life, minimalism, rural life
- Music Scenespunk, goth, emo, grunge, hippie
- puzzle piecescorner piece, center piece, tab, knob, socket
- Hardcore Punkhardcore punk, Black Flag, hardcore, hardcore shows, mosh pit
straight edgecurve
Smooth, angleless line
French curve · compass · protractor · spline
straight edgefreehand
Drawn without mechanical aids
freehand drawing · sketching · unguided · eyeballing · off-hand
straight edgehedonism
Pursuit of gratification
substance use · drug culture · drinking culture · stoner · partier