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What you need to do is get that tape measure out, and start measuring that gut. Then you start working out and you start eating properly till that gut gets down close to it was when you were in your 20's. Then you'll find out what your weight should be.
Jack LaLanne

Meaning of "tape measure" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF TAPE MEASURE

tape measure play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TAPE MEASURE

noun
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determiner
exclamation
Tape measure is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES TAPE MEASURE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

tape measure

Tape measure

A tape measure or measuring tape is a flexible ruler. It consists of a ribbon of cloth, plastic, fiber glass, or metal strip with linear-measurement markings. It is a common measuring tool. Its design allows for a measure of great length to be easily carried in pocket or toolkit and permits one to measure around curves or corners. Today it is ubiquitous, even appearing in miniature form as a keychain fob, or novelty item. Surveyors use tape measures in lengths of over 100 m.

Definition of tape measure in the English dictionary

The definition of tape measure in the dictionary is a tape or length of metal marked off in inches, centimetres, etc, used principally for measuring and fitting garments Also called : tapeline.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TAPE MEASURE

tape
tape deck
tape drive
tape echo
tape grass
tape head
tape machine
tape recorder
tape recording
tape slap
tape streamer
tape transport
tape-record
tapeable
tapeless
tapelike
tapeline
tapen
tapenade
taper

WORDS THAT END LIKE TAPE MEASURE

common measure
countermeasure
displeasure
dry measure
economy measure
embrasure
erasure
for good measure
half measure
liquid measure
made to measure
made-to-measure
measure
pleasure
rasure
remeasure
safety measure
security measure
square measure
to be sure
treasure

Synonyms and antonyms of tape measure in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «tape measure» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TAPE MEASURE

Find out the translation of tape measure to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of tape measure from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «tape measure» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

卷尺
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

cinta métrica
570 millions of speakers

English

tape measure
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

टेप उपाय
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

شَرِيطُ القِيَاس
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

мерная лента
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

fita métrica
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

টেপ পরিমাপ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

mètre à ruban
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

pita pengukur
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Maßband
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

巻尺
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

줄자
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

meteran
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thước dây
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அளவிடும் மெல்லிய பட்டை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मोज पट्टी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Bant ölçüsü
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

metro a nastro
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

taśma miernicza
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

рулетка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

ruletă de măsurat
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μετροταινία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

maatband
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

måttband
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

målebånd
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of tape measure

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TAPE MEASURE»

The term «tape measure» is quite widely used and occupies the 39.784 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TAPE MEASURE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «tape measure» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «tape measure» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about tape measure

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3 QUOTES WITH «TAPE MEASURE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word tape measure.
1
Joelle Carter
The first entry into modeling doesn't build your confidence. They pull out the tape measure and pick you apart. I'm a curvy woman, so I was definitely told I was 'too curvy.'
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Jack LaLanne
You can't get rid of it with exercise alone. You can do the most vigorous exercise and only burn up 300 calories in an hour. If you've got fat on your body, the exercise firms and tones the muscles. But when you use that tape measure, what makes it bigger? It's the fat!
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Jack LaLanne
What you need to do is get that tape measure out, and start measuring that gut. Then you start working out and you start eating properly till that gut gets down close to it was when you were in your 20's. Then you'll find out what your weight should be.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TAPE MEASURE»

Discover the use of tape measure in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to tape measure and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Tape Measure Murder
Miss Politt has been waiting and waiting outside Laburnum Cottage for Mrs.
Agatha Christie, 2011
2
Tape Measure
Each book explains how young students can use simple tools to explore the world around them. With simple sentences and colorful photographs, this series corresponds directly to science standards.
Sheila Rivera, 2007
3
Tia Tape Measure
Tia Tape Measure helps measure shelves so the new library books can be put away.
Adria Fay Klein, 2011
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Tape Measure Murder: A Miss Marple Short Story
A classic Agatha Christie short story, available individually for the first time as an ebook.
Agatha Christie, 2011
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Tia Tape Measure and the Move
Tia Tape Measure's cousin is moving to town, and Tia wants to help. She asks the Tool Team to help her unpack and organize the house for her cousin as a big surprise.
Sean O'Reilly, 2012
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Characterization of the Role of the Rpf Motif in ...
long linear molecule, which is reminiscent of the conformation of the tape measure within and as it exits the tail (Moak & Molineux, 2000, Molineux, 2006). Despite these striking similarities, gp16 clearly has features that distinguish it from TMPs ...
Laura Jane Marinelli, 2008
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Google SketchUp: The Missing Manual: The Missing Manual
Before you make the railings, you use the Tape Measure (T) tool to place guides to mark their position. You may have used guides in two-dimensional drawing programs such as Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Illustrator. The guides you draw with ...
Chris Grover, 2009
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Choosing and Using Astronomical Eyepieces
To set up for this method, first mount a tape measure which is several feet long that has closely spaced measurement intervals (e.g., 1/16 in. tic marks) on a wall in the distance. Next place the eyepiece and telescope at a workable distance ...
William Paolini, 2013
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Stagecraft Fundamentals: A Guide and Reference for ...
The tape measure we are most used to seeing these days is the self-retracting pocket tape measure (Fig. 7.1). Its flexibility allows you to measure long lengths while still allowing it to be easily carried in your pocket. Now you've probably all ...
Rita Kogler Carver, 2012
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Warm Fuzzies: 30 Sweet Felted Projects
Whipstitch tape measure between felt circles Cut two 21⁄2" (6cm) circles out of “ ice cream”-colored felt to create the tape measure cover (see template, page 141 ). Sandwich the tape measure between the circles, with wrong sides facing the ...
Betz White, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TAPE MEASURE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term tape measure is used in the context of the following news items.
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Profile America for July 14: Let's hear it for the tape measure
It's the tape measure, patented on this date in 1868 by Alvin J. Fellows of New Haven, Connecticut. His version had a feature still found today — a spring click ... «Monterey County Herald, Jul 15»
2
Connected tape measure BlueTape stands out at PCH Hardware …
A team that developed and prototyped a connected tape measure called BlueTape won the PCH Hardware Hackathon over the weekend. Created in 54 hours, ... «Businessandleadership.com, May 15»
3
On, the smart measuring tape could mean your online shopping will …
Dubbed 'On', the 63-inch (160cm) loop of tape will measure users users and then ... of shopping from different brands by using a smart tape measure to translate ... «Daily Mail, Feb 15»
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Hey, baby, what's your size? A smart tape measure promises you'll …
It recently launched On, its smart measuring tape on Indiegogo. The device promises to accurately measure you tip to hips with its 63-inch (160-centimeter) loop ... «Digital Trends, Feb 15»
5
Driver defeats speeding ticket with tape measure
Taking out his tape measure, he found the markings were actually around three inches shorter than standard. During his trial, Mr Erasmus, of Hendy, near ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Dec 14»
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Artist's complaint prompts city to remove tape measure mural from …
The City of Toronto has decided that a beloved piece of street art at Richmond and Spadina no longer measures up. Earlier this month, a graffiti removal crew ... «MetroNews Canada, Nov 14»
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More to tape measure markings than meets the eye
I've been using tape measures for so many years that I've had the great fortune to see some that are worthless and others that are marvelous tools. In the past ... «Chicago Tribune, Nov 14»
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Tape measure falls 50 stories, kills worker on New Jersey …
The tape measure fell over the side of the tower and bounced off a piece of construction equipment 10-15 feet off the ground before hitting the worker in the head ... «Equipment World Magazine, Nov 14»
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Falling Tape Measure Kills Man At New Jersey Construction Site
A falling tape measure killed a man at a New Jersey construction site. Carly Baldwin from Jersey City's department of public safety confirmed the incident ... «The Inquisitr, Nov 14»
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Tape Measure Falls 50 Stories From New Jersey Construction Site …
A worker in his 50s died after being hit in the head by a tape measure that fell 50 stories from a construction site in Jersey City Monday, authorities say. The man ... «NBC New York, Nov 14»

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