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noun
A stick used by shoemakers to measure the size of the foot.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: dated
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Synonyms: Ritz stick, shoe stick
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a mechanical measuring stick used by shoe fitters to measure the length and width of your foot
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: measuring stick, measure, measuring rod
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