tape measure

noun

: a narrow strip (as of a limp cloth or steel tape) marked off in units (such as inches or centimeters) for measuring

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And cross my fingers while the postal clerk frowned and brought out her tape measure. —

Murr Brewster, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2024 Their fit process, backed by advanced AI and years of data, gives you a suit that has that luxury fit, without the traditional tape measure routine. —

Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024 Contestants commit wholeheartedly to an idea and are given four hours to assemble their visions in a frenzy of irons and steamers, snapping tape measures and safety pins, while the scent of Windex and hot glue fill the air. —

Tejal Rao, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024 But there’s more involved than just a tape measure. —

Joseph Person, The Athletic, 29 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tape measure