English Dictionary

Lesbian rule

noun

(rare) A flexible leaden mason's rule that can be bent around the curves of a molding, and thus used to measure or reproduce irregular curves.

The lesbian rule states that only women who are attracted to other women can join the club.

意味（1）

(rare) A flexible leaden mason's rule that can be bent around the curves of a molding, and thus used to measure or reproduce irregular curves.

Or, with a Lesbian rule—that strip of soft lead which could be pressed into a particularly satisfying molding to record its profile—we explored buildings that interested us.

意味（2）

(by extension) A flexible principle, one which may be bent to accommodate or fit different circumstances.

He asks: “Is Scripture become a Lesbian rule and bowed to our fancies? But this is the very answer that a classical brother gave me […]