The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word PROTRACTOR
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result PROTRACTOR
- What might give an obtuse result?
- Mathematical equipment on side of agricultural vehicle
- One who makes longer drawing instrument
- Measuring instrument for farm machinery
- Measuring tool for working vehicle
- Measuring device for tower
- Instrument of piano player penning rubbish by Queen
- Measuring device for farm vehicle
- One lengthens rope endlessly twisted on farm vehicle
- Many degrees are available on this professional's area of research, for starters
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The straight part
We know that "Measuring instrument" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case measuring instrument = protractor.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does PROTRACTOR mean?
PROTRACTOR noun- One who, or that which, protracts, or causes protraction.
- A circular or semicircular tool for drawing or measuring angles.
- An instrument formerly used in extracting foreign or offensive matter from a wound.
- A muscle that extends an organ or part; opposed to retractor.
- An adjustable pattern used by tailors.