Measuring Rod (Noun)
Meaning
Measuring instrument having a sequence of marks at regular intervals; used as a reference in making measurements.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She pulled out a measuring rod to ensure the newly constructed shelf fit perfectly into the given space.
- He marked a line on the metal piece using the measuring rod to determine where he needed to cut it.
- By holding the measuring rod up against the newly planted sapling the forester was able to calculate how much it had grown since last year.
- For an exact count, place a measuring rod on top of the step ladder's surface then slowly begin sliding down it edge by edge.
- For increased precision use a high quality measuring rod alongside your work materials and your production times will dramatically decrease.