What does tape measure mean?

Definitions for tape measure
ˈteɪpˌlaɪntape mea·sure

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. tape, tapeline, tape measurenoun

    measuring instrument consisting of a narrow strip (cloth or metal) marked in inches or centimeters and used for measuring lengths

    "the carpenter should have used his tape measure"

Wiktionary

  1. tape measurenoun

    A graduated ribbon of cloth, plastic or metal used for measuring lengths.

Wikipedia

  1. Tape measure

    A tape measure or measuring tape is a flexible ruler used to measure length or distance. It consists of a ribbon of cloth, plastic, fibre glass, or metal strip with linear measurement markings. It is a common measuring tool. Its design allows for a measure of great length to be easily carried in pocket or toolkit and permits one to measure around curves or corners. Today it is ubiquitous, even appearing in miniature form as a keychain fob, or novelty item. Surveyors use tape measures in lengths of over 100 m.

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  1. tape measure

    A tape measure is a flexible form of ruler typically made of a strip of metal, plastic, or cloth that is often retractable and is marked with incremental units of measurement. It is a tool used for determining length, width, or distance.

Wikidata

  1. Tape measure

    A tape measure or measuring tape is a flexible form of ruler. It consists of a ribbon of cloth, plastic, fiber glass, or metal strip with linear-measurement markings. It is a common measuring tool. Its design allows for a measure of great length to be easily carried in pocket or toolkit and permits one to measure around curves or corners. Today it is ubiquitous, even appearing in miniature form as a keychain fob, or novelty item. Surveyors use tape measures in lengths of over 100 m.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of tape measure in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of tape measure in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7


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