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noun
A scale marked with numbers, used for finding without calculation the area (in square feet) of a (wooden) board.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: lumber rule
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a measure used in computing board feet
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: measuring stick, measure, measuring rod
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