Carpenter's Rule (Noun)
Meaning
A rule used by a carpenter.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The carpenter's rule helped him to measure and mark the exact length of the wood he needed to cut.
- She made sure to carry her trusty carpenter's rule to the construction site every day, the habit dating back to her apprenticeship.
- As he assembled the furniture, he relied on his carpenter's rule to make precise cuts.
- A carpenter's rule was an indispensable tool for him as he measured and fitted each piece of the door frame together.
- He laid his carpenter's rule along the edge of the board to check for straightness before proceeding with the cut.