thước xếp
Definition
- Noun:
- Folding ruler / Zigzag ruler: A measuring tool made of rigid segments (typically wood, plastic, or metal) joined by hinges, allowing it to be folded compactly when not in use. It is used for measuring length.
- Extension ruler: A type of folding ruler that can be extended to measure longer distances.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Anh ấy dùng thước xếp để đo chiều dài của cái bàn. (He used a folding ruler to measure the length of the table.)
- Chiếc thước xếp bằng gỗ này đã cũ nhưng vẫn chính xác. (This wooden folding ruler is old but still accurate.)
- Hãy mở rộng thước xếp ra. (Please extend the folding ruler.)
Advanced Usage
- In technical or trade contexts (like carpentry or tailoring), a "thước xếp" is a common, portable alternative to a tape measure or a rigid ruler.
Variants and Related Words
- Thước dây (n): Tape measure; a flexible ruler housed in a case.
- Thợ may dùng thước dây để đo số đo cơ thể. (Tailors use a tape measure to take body measurements.)
- Thước cuộn (n): Retractable tape measure; often used in construction.
- Anh thợ xây rút thước cuộn ra để kiểm tra. (The builder pulled out his retractable tape measure to check.)
Synonyms
- Folding rule
- Zigzag rule
- Extension ruler
Related Idioms
- : (As accurate as a folding ruler) – Used to describe something or someone that is very precise and reliable. (Note: This is a illustrative example of how the object might be used idiomatically to represent precision.)