tapemeasure
nounUK /ˈteɪp ˌmeʒ.ər/
US /ˈteɪp ˌmeʒ.ɚ/
A tool with a long strip that you use to see how long or wide something is.
Dad used a tape measure to check if the new table would fit in the kitchen.
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2. A long, flexible strip marked with numbers used by builders and tailors.
The tailor wrapped the tape measure around my waist.
3. A small metal case with a spring-loaded tape that rolls back inside.
He pulled the tape measure out and let it snap back into its case.
4. A tool used to find the size of a room or piece of land.
They brought a tape measure to see how big the garden was.