carpenter's rule

Definitions of carpenter's rule
  1. noun
    a rule used by a carpenter
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    type of:
    rule, ruler
    measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths
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