NOUN | artifact | measuring rod, measuring stick, measure | measuring instrument having a sequence of marks at regular intervals |
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Meaning | measuring instrument having a sequence of marks at regular intervals; used as a reference in making measurements. | |
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Synonyms | measuring stick, measure | |
Narrower | board rule | A measure used in computing board feet |
rule, ruler | measuring 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 stick | A mechanical measuring stick used by shoe fitters to measure the length and width of your foot | |
Broader | measuring instrument, measuring system, measuring device | instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something |
Spanish | vara de medir |
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