measuring tape
noun
: a long, thin piece of plastic, cloth, or metal that is marked with units of length (such as inches or centimeters) and that is used for measuring things
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So, measuring tape in hand, Hopkins collected the data to prove her point.
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Julianna Lemieux, Scientific American, 11 July 2024
The most important part of your couch journey all comes down to one tool: a measuring tape.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 10 July 2024
Use a measuring tape at home to determine your measurements and find the right size for you.
—Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 27 June 2024
To start, take accurate measurements of your bust, waist, and hips using a measuring tape.
—Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 21 June 2024
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Julianna Lemieux, Scientific American, 11 July 2024
The most important part of your couch journey all comes down to one tool: a measuring tape.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 10 July 2024
Use a measuring tape at home to determine your measurements and find the right size for you.
—Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 27 June 2024
To start, take accurate measurements of your bust, waist, and hips using a measuring tape.
—Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 21 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for measuring tape
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“Measuring tape.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/measuring%20tape. Accessed 20 Aug. 2024.
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