tape measure

tape measure is a ruler.

Also recorded as measuring tape.

Overview

Its recorded use is surveying. Catalogue entries for instruments state maker, signature, completeness and working condition. VALÉORINE records this subject so that lots referring to it can be described consistently.

In detail

flexible ruler used to measure size or distance

Sources

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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
“Tape measure”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata
Wikidata, structured authority record Q214649: tape measure
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