meterstick
nounUK /ˈmiːtəstɪk/
US /ˈmiːtərstɪk/
A meterstick is a long ruler that is one meter long and helps you measure things.
The teacher used a meterstick to measure the width of the classroom door.
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2. A straight wooden or metal bar marked with centimeters and millimeters, used in schools and workshops.
Each student received a meterstick for the science experiment.
3. A standard reference length used to compare or calibrate other measuring tools.
The lab technician checked the calipers against a certified meterstick.
4. A tool used in geometry and drafting to draw straight lines up to one meter.
He laid the meterstick along the paper to draw a long straight edge.