tape measure
Coiled length finder
A tape measure is a flexible strip of material marked with units of length, used to measure distances or dimensions.
Unlike rigid rulers, tape measures can wrap around curved surfaces and extend to considerable lengths while remaining portable.
They typically come in two forms: the retractable metal tape housed in a compact case favored by carpenters and builders, or the cloth or fiberglass tape used by tailors and sewers.
I need a tape measure to see if this couch will fit through the doorway.
Measure of extent
- widthDistance across something
- heightVertical extent upward
- distanceSpace between two points
- dimensionMeasurable extent or scope
span · circumference · diameter · radius · perimeter · area · proportion · size
Able to draw inward
- spring-loadedPowered by compressed coil
- lockingFixing firmly in position
- housingDwellings or protective covering
- compactTightly packed together
portable · coil · spool · rewind · tension · blade · hook · standout
Woven or knit material
- patternRecurring arrangement or template
- hemlineGarment's lowest edge
- seamJoined fabric edge
- waistbandGarment's upper rim
inseam · bust · sleeve · alterations · tailor · dressmaker · quilting · yardage
Twelfth of a foot
- footLeg's lowest part
- centimeterMetric length unit
- millimeterThousandth of a meter
- meterDevice that measures usage
yard · sixteenth · eighth · quarter · fraction · imperial · metric · graduation
Timber construction tradesperson
- framingStructural or contextual shaping
- blueprintDetailed technical drawing
- renovationRestoring to good condition
- drywallGypsum-core building panels
stud · joist · lumber · plywood · subfloor · trim · molding · cabinet
length
Measure of extent
dimension · span · circumference · diameter · radius · perimeter · area · proportion · size · clearance
retractable
Able to draw inward
- spring-loadedPowered by compressed coil
- lockingFixing firmly in position
- housingDwellings or protective covering
compact · portable · coil · spool · rewind · tension · blade · hook · standout · pocket-size
fabric
Woven or knit material
waistband · inseam · bust · sleeve · alterations · tailor · dressmaker · quilting · yardage · cutting
inch
Twelfth of a foot
- footLeg's lowest part
- centimeterMetric length unit
- millimeterThousandth of a meter
meter · yard · sixteenth · eighth · quarter · fraction · imperial · metric · graduation · marking
carpenter
Timber construction tradesperson
- framingStructural or contextual shaping
- blueprintDetailed technical drawing
- renovationRestoring to good condition
drywall · stud · joist · lumber · plywood · subfloor · trim · molding · cabinet · countertop
ruler
One who governs
- DIYbuilding, woodworking, carpentry, electrical, crafting
- hardware storehammer, saw, screwdriver, wrench, pliers
- sewingsewing, sew, sewing class, sewing machine, sewing machines
- Workshopworkbench, toolbox, tool chest, tool cabinet, tool rack
- carpentry toolsframing square, carpenter's square, circular saw, claw hammer, level
- garage itemsworkbench, car, shelving, tool chest, toolbox
tape measureyardstick
Thirty-six-inch ruler
ruler · straightedge · folding rule · carpenter's square · T-square
tape measuremicrometer
Millionth of a meter
caliper · vernier caliper · measuring wheel · rangefinder · laser measure
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