tapeline

Plural: tapelines

Noun

• A tape measure used for determining distances.
• measuring instrument consisting of a narrow strip (cloth or metal) marked in inches or centimeters and used for measuring lengths
• A line of lightweight plastic put up around a crime scene to restrict access to the police.
• A tape measure.

Examples

• He needed a "TAPELINE" to gauge the exact length of his winning Scrabble word.

Synonyms

tape, tape measure