tape measure

/ˌteɪp ˈmɛʒər/
/teɪp ˈmɛʒə/
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Other forms: tape measures

Definitions of tape measure
  1. noun
    measuring instrument consisting of a narrow strip (cloth or metal) marked in inches or centimeters and used for measuring lengths
    synonyms: tape, tapeline
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    type of:
    measuring device, measuring instrument, measuring system
    instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something
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