Geometric Pace (Noun)
Meaning
A modern version of the Roman pace now taken to be 5 feet.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The surveyor used a geometric pace to measure the length of the property line.
- Measuring in geometric paces allowed the hikers to estimate their distance traveled.
- The ancient technique of counting geometric paces was still used by some outdoor enthusiasts.
- By counting her geometric paces, the explorer was able to create a rough map of the area.
- The officer used a geometric pace to measure the distance between the two landmarks.