tape measure

Definition of Tape Measure in English :

1. tape, tape measure, tapeline

measuring instrument consisting of a narrow strip (cloth or metal) marked in inches or centimeters and used for measuring lengths

Example Sentences:
'the carpenter should have used his tape measure'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Tape Measure

noun

a tape or length of metal marked off in inches, centimetres, etc, used principally for measuring and fitting garments

. Also called (esp US): tapeline

noun

a tape with marks in inches, feet, centimeters, meters, etc. for measuring

: also ˈtapeˌline (teɪpˌlaɪn ; tāplīnˌ) noun

n.

A tape of cloth, paper, or steel marked off in a linear scale, as of inches or centimeters, for taking measurements. Also called tapeline.