HyperDic: measuring_stick

English > 1 sense of the expression measuring stick:
NOUNartifactmeasuring stick, measure, measuring rodmeasuring instrument having a sequence of marks at regular intervals
English > measuring stick: 1 sense > noun 1, artifact
Meaningmeasuring instrument having a sequence of marks at regular intervals; used as a reference in making measurements.
Synonymsmeasure, measuring rod
Narrowerboard ruleA measure used in computing board feet
rule, rulermeasuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal / metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths
size stickA mechanical measuring stick used by shoe fitters to measure the length and width of your foot
Broadermeasuring instrument, measuring system, measuring deviceinstrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something
Spanishvara de medir

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