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Definition of measuring tape in English:

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noun

another term for tape measure

‘Engineers would draw out their measuring tapes.’

‘At the show, Stanley introduced a line of Fat Max hammers, measuring tapes, and utility knives.’
‘Lands' End relies on a list of simple questions that don't require the shopper to break out the measuring tape - such things as shoe size, sport-coat size, height, and weight.’
‘‘Umm… no,’ Dancer replied, trying to stand still as Arachne attacked her with the measuring tape.’
‘Not too long ago, the most efficient process involved a three-person team - one with a clipboard and two with a measuring tape, calling out distances.’
‘‘I hope you realize that you ripped my measuring tape,’ he said in a pleasant voice.’
‘The best measuring tape is metal ¾ inch wide - so it won't buckle when extended - and 16 feet long.’
‘After Giorgio held his measuring tape to his arms, shoulders, waist and all that jazz, Kaleb was still standing quite stunned.’
‘Amelia Bird beckoned my mother to another room adjoining the one we were in presently to look at the costume as she gathered her measuring tape and a few more pins for Lacey.’
‘She stood on a three legged stool, as a bustling woman with pins in her mouth and a measuring tape around her neck pinned white cloth and frills on her.’
‘The fuzzy toy mouse houses a coiled measuring tape that expands to 60 inches.’
‘Another method is to use a body weight equation which only requires a measuring tape.’
‘Another man behind him held pins, a measuring tape, and a pair of scissors.’
‘Without another word, she cautiously stepped onto the stool as the tailor got out a measuring tape.’
‘Climbing the ladder with a measuring tape in her hand, she measured the wall of what seemed to be the living room.’
‘She whipped out a cloth measuring tape from her pocket.’
‘She wound up the measuring tape and made a few marks on a sheet of parchment.’
‘Made of found objects such as handheld yellow flashlights, measuring tape, wire and rulers, the intricate hodgepodge of elements seems about to peel away from the walls.’
‘It is not that anybody really needs yet another hammer or measuring tape.’
‘So with field guide and measuring tape in hand, head to the woods and keep your eyes peeled for a tree with royal sap.’