Tape Measure (Noun)
Meaning
Measuring instrument consisting of a narrow strip (cloth or metal) marked in inches or centimeters and used for measuring lengths; "the carpenter should have used his tape measure".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- You'll need a tape measure to accurately gauge the length of the room for your new flooring.
- The carpenter relied heavily on his tape measure to ensure the wooden frame was properly aligned.
- Her father was a master at using a tape measure to get precise measurements for his custom furniture.
- Please grab the tape measure from the toolbox so we can take the dimensions of the door.
- The DIY homeowner made a mistake with the bookshelf because she didn't use a tape measure.