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measuringstick

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/ˈmɛʒərɪŋ stɪk/ · meas-ur-ing-stick

A stick marked with units of measurement, used for measuring length or distance.

Meanings

nounformal

A stick marked with units of measurement, used for measuring length or distance.

ایسی لکیر جس پر ماپنے کی اکائیاں لکھی گئی ہیں، جو لمبائی یا فاصلے کو ماپنے کے لئے استعمال ہوتی ہے۔

پیمائش کی لکیر

pemaish ki lakeer

Synonyms

rulergaugemeasurement toolپیمانہنقشہماپنے کا آلہ

Antonyms

mismeasuring toolnon-measuring stickغلط ماپی کا آلہبے ماپ جنز

Common Collocations

  • length measuring stick
  • wooden measuring stick
  • flexible measuring stick

Example Sentences

He used a measuring stick to ensure the wood was the correct length.

اس نے لکڑی کی صحیح لمبائی کو یقینی بنانے کے لئے پیمائش کی لکیر کا استعمال کیا۔

Us ne lakri ki sahi lambai ko yaqini banane ke liye pemaish ki lakeer ka istemal kiya.

The carpenter brought a measuring stick to the job site.

کارپینٹر نے کام کی جگہ پر پیمائش کی لکیر لائی۔

Carpenter ne kaam ki jagah par pemaish ki lakeer lai.

She carefully marked the measurements with a measuring stick.

اس نے احتیاط سے پیمائش کی لکیر سے ماپیں نشان زد کیں۔

Us ne ehtiyaat se pemaish ki lakeer se maape nishan zeed kiye.

Easily Confused With

measuring spoon:A measuring spoon is specifically designed for measuring volume, commonly used in cooking.

Word Family

measure
verbماپنا
measurable
adjectiveماپنے کے قابل
measurement
nounپیمائش

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a stick that helps you measure things accurately.

Picture a long wooden stick with measurement markings on it.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "measuring stick" — a stick used for measuring length or distance

First known use: 19th century

The term combines 'measuring', derived from Middle English 'mesur', and 'stick', adopting the meaning of a physical tool.