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

Examples of measuring tape in a Sentence

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Then, using a measuring tape, determine the distance between the trellis and the wall to ensure the wire will be cut to the correct length. —Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025

Start with basic tools Everyone should have a simple tool set that comes with basic gear such as screwdrivers, pliers, measuring tape, a hammer, etc. —Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025

Position a flexible measuring tape at your waist, which is usually just above your belly button. —Heidi Cope, Health, 22 Sep. 2025

To maintain contact with space probes, the radio signals sent back and forth between Earth and deep space contain special ranging codes, which act as a kind of measuring tape or ruler. —IEEE Spectrum, 25 Aug. 2025

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