meterstick
Definition
Noun: A measuring tool that is one meter in length, typically used for measuring distances. It is commonly marked with centimeter and millimeter divisions for precise measurement.
Examples
- Noun:
- The carpenter used a meterstick to ensure the shelf was exactly one meter long.
- In the science lab, students measured the table's length with a meterstick.
Advanced Usage
- As a standard of comparison: A meterstick can be used metaphorically to represent a standard unit of measure or a benchmark.
- In terms of efficiency, the new model became the meterstick for the entire industry.
Variants and Related Words
- Meter rule: Another term for a meterstick.
- Yardstick: A measuring tool one yard in length (approximately 0.914 meters), serving a similar function in imperial measurement systems.
Synonyms
- Measuring stick
- Rule (when referring to a straight-edged measuring tool)
- One-meter rule
Notes on Meaning
This word specifically denotes a tool of a fixed, standard length (one meter). It is distinct from a tape measure, which is flexible and retractable. The primary function is linear measurement.
Noun
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a rule one meter long (usually marked off in centimeters and millimeters)
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