Dividers (Mathematical instruments)

found: Canadian General Standards Board. Spring dividers, 1988:p. 1 ("This standard applies to spring dividers used for scribing lines and laying out work ... Spring dividers shall consist essentially of a circular band spring, thumb attachment, two legs, fulcrum stud, attachment nut, washer and threaded steel rod.")

found: Britannica Online, May 11, 1999("divider: instrument for measuring, transferring, or marking off distances, consisting of two straight adjustable legs hinged together and ending in sharp points")