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Measuring instrument consisting of a narrow strip (cloth or metal) marked in inches or centimeters and used for measuring lengths
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tapeline
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WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. 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" [syn: tape , tape measure ]
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. 1 (context US English) A line of lightweight plastic put up around a crime scene to restrict access to the police. 2 (context rare US English) A tape measure.
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Tapeline \Tape"line`\, n. A painted tape, marked with linear dimensions, as inches, feet, etc., and often inclosed in a case, -- used for measuring.
Usage examples of tapeline.
The stretched tapeline afforded a basis for estimating any deviations from a straight line which the wall presented, and as each sight was plotted on the spot these deviations are all recorded on the plan, and afford an indication of the degree of accuracy with which the building was carried out.
In the earlier work the lines of the walls, so far as they could be determined, were run with a compass and tapeline and gone over with a level.
These facts Tom ascertained with the use of a small tapeline which he carried in his pocket.
Frowning, he glanced at the policeman by the yellow tapeline, then walked over to confront them.