measuring tape
noun
: a long, thin piece of plastic, cloth, or metal that is marked with units of length (such as inches or centimeters) and that is used for measuring things
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Finally, using your floor frames as a model and your measuring tape and level to ensure precision, use painter's tape to place each template on the wall, incorporating your determined spacing distance between each.
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Karla Walsh,
Midwest Living,
5 May 2026
Map out the frame using painter’s tape on the wall, then use a measuring tape to find the exact center of the artwork.
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Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
4 May 2026
Here are the top six types of furniture that designers are always on the hunt for at thrift stores—just don’t forget to bring your measuring tape.
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Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
23 Apr. 2026
Begin at the top and stretch the measuring tape to the end of the right jamb.
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Amy Deyoung,
USA Today,
6 Mar. 2026
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Karla Walsh,
Midwest Living,
5 May 2026
Map out the frame using painter’s tape on the wall, then use a measuring tape to find the exact center of the artwork.
—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
4 May 2026
Here are the top six types of furniture that designers are always on the hunt for at thrift stores—just don’t forget to bring your measuring tape.
—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
23 Apr. 2026
Begin at the top and stretch the measuring tape to the end of the right jamb.
—
Amy Deyoung,
USA Today,
6 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for measuring tape
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“Measuring tape.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/measuring%20tape. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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