| NOUN | a measuring tape | measuring tapes |
NOUN article.ind sg | pl
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- A diameter tape (D-tape) is a measuring tape used to estimate the diameter of a cylinder object, typically the stem of a tree or pipe.
- Shoulder pads give football players their typical "broad-shouldered" look, and are fitted to an adult player by measuring across the player's back from shoulder blade to shoulder blade with a soft cloth measuring tape and then adding 1/2 inch.
- Linear graduation of a scale occurs mainly (but not exclusively) on straight measuring devices, such as a rule or measuring tape, using units such as inches or millimetres.
- Good surveyors will keep track of any circumstance on the path that can influence the accuracy of the distance measured and either measure that portion with an alternative, such as a surveyor's tape or measuring tape, or make a reasonable estimate of the correction to apply.
- A key device on "Alouette" were the radio antennas consisting of thin strips of beryllium copper bent into a slight U-shape and then rolled up into small disks in a fashion similar to a measuring tape.
- The track was measured according to the international standards of the time, using a 50 m-long measuring tape and pegs.
- A carpentier joint is a hinge consisting of several thin metal strips of curved cross section, similar in structure to retracting steel measuring tape, or some retractable radio antennas.
- It is measured by keeping a measuring tape horizontal and wrapping it around the body so that it goes over the nipples and under the arms.
- Make sure to also have a marker, splicing tape, measuring tape and a knife or scissors at hand.
- A measuring tape is then used to measure from the middle hole of the billet on one side, under the horse's belly, to the middle billet on the other side.
- He also stated that he has a hobby of guessing the dimensions of objects, then checking to see if he was correct, and reportedly carries a measuring tape with him everywhere.
- The main surveying instruments in use around the world are the theodolite, measuring tape, total station, 3D scanners, GPS/GNSS, level and rod.
- Claire Buitendorp was eliminated in Episode 9 after it was revealed that she had taken a measuring tape back to the apartment to measure her own clothing.
- After each of them has named their numbers, the host gives measuring tape to them and they start measuring each other's heads.
- He also devised an asthma inhaler made from old plastic drink bottles, and a simple Mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) measuring tape for detecting severe malnutrition.
- A tape measure or measuring tape is a flexible ruler used to measure length or distance.
- The campaign used both online and offline media including, TV and radio and outdoor advertising and public relations encouraging members of the public to pick up a free measuring tape from participating pharmacies and check their waist measurements.
- The spacecraft uses a measuring tape as an antenna to communicate with ground stations.
- Alexis Lavigne (March 26, 1812 - February 21, 1886) was a French tailor and inventor. He invented the couture mannequin and the supple measuring tape.
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