Definition

Noun: - Tape measure: A flexible ruler, typically made of cloth, plastic, or metal tape, used for measuring length, especially for tailoring or construction.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Thợ may dùng thước dây để đo số đo của khách hàng. (The tailor uses a tape measure to take the customer's measurements.)
  • Anh ấy rút thước dây ra để đo chiều dài của căn phòng. (He pulled out a tape measure to measure the length of the room.)
  • Chiếc thước dây này dài 5 mét. (This tape measure is 5 meters long.)

Advanced Usage

• "Cuộn thước dây": Refers specifically to the coiled or retractable case that houses the measuring tape.
  • Cuộn thước dây của thợ mộc rất chắc chắn. (The carpenter's tape measure case is very sturdy.)

Variants and Related Words

• Thước cuộn: Another common term for a tape measure, emphasizing its coiled form.
• Thước đo: A general term for any measuring ruler or gauge.
• Dây đo: Literally "measuring string/line," sometimes used informally for a tape measure.

Synonyms

• Measuring tape: The most direct synonym.
• Flexible ruler: Describes its physical property.

Related Phrases

• "Đo bằng thước dây": To measure with a tape measure.
  • Bạn nên đo cửa sổ bằng thước dây cho chính xác. (You should measure the window with a tape measure for accuracy.)

Notes on Different Meanings

The term "thước dây" specifically refers to the flexible, retractable measuring tool. It is distinct from a rigid ruler ("thước kẻ") or a surveyor's chain ("dây đo đạc" or "thước dây đo đạc"), which is a more specialized tool for land measurement, as noted in the reference context.

noun

1. tape measure