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noun
A line of lightweight plastic put up around a crime scene to restrict access to the police.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US
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noun
A tape measure.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, rare
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noun
measuring instrument consisting of a narrow strip (cloth or metal) marked in inches or centimeters and used for measuring lengths
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: tape, tape measure
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: measuring instrument, measuring system, measuring device
History
From tape + line.
