Definition:Compass and Straightedge Construction

Definition
A compass and straightedge construction is a technique of drawing geometric figures using only a straightedge and a compass.

Also known as
The obvious alternative straightedge and compass construction can of course be seen.

Some sources use hyphens: compass-and-straightedge construction.

Use whatever you feel comfortable with.

Some sources use the term Euclidean tools, while others recognize that term but decry it.

Also see

 * Definition:Neusis Construction