tape measure

[ teyp-mezh-er ]

/ ˈteɪp ˌmɛʒ ər /

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noun

Also called tape·line

[teyp-lahyn] /ˈteɪpˌlaɪn/ . a long, flexible strip or ribbon, as of cloth or metal, marked with subdivisions of the foot or meter and used for measuring.

adjective

Also tape-meas·ure. Baseball. (of a hit) having traveled so remarkably far that the distance, usually only estimated, is worth noting: This kid’s got so much power, even his foul balls are tape-measure shots.

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Origin of tape measure

First recorded in 1835–45 for def. 1, and in 1950–55 for def. 2

Words nearby tape measure

tape echo, tape editing, tape grass, tape machine, tapeman, tape measure, tapenade, tape player, taper, tape-record, tape recorder

How to use tape measure in a sentence

We considered ten brands and 10 products when picking the best tape measures.
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Finally, the hook can be stored inside of the tape measure when not in use so it doesn’t snag on anything.
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While you may only need the features of a regular tape measure for your work, laser tape measures offer better accuracy and can measure further distances but can also be recalibrated.
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You can measure the circumference of your head with a soft tape measure and then check with the bike-helmet manufacturer for guidance on the correct size helmet to order.
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Currently, employees from the Wayne, Pennsylvania-based company measure trees with tape measures, a laborious undertaking.
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Taraji manages to bring an equal measure of truth to the mother in her character.
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My agent at the time sent that tape to SNL and then they asked me to come in for an audition.
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But the inability to measure progress in the ISIS campaign is widespread.
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With that, there is no means to consistently measure progress.
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I stood with a tape recorder, listening to men denounce the liberal media controlled by Jews.
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British Dictionary definitions for tape measure

tape measure

noun

a tape or length of metal marked off in inches, centimetres, etc, used principally for measuring and fitting garmentsAlso called (esp US): tapeline

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