noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A line of lightweight plastic put up around a crime scene to restrict access to the police. US
2. 2
   measuring instrument consisting of a narrow strip (cloth or metal) marked in inches or centimeters and used for measuring lengths wordnet
3. 3
   A tape measure. US, rare

Synonyms

All synonyms

adhesive tapebandbandagebattenbeltcompass

Etymology

From tape + line.

Related phrases

tape measure

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