measuring rod(n = noun.artifact) measure, measuring stick - measuring instrument having a sequence of marks at regular intervals; used as a reference in making measurements;
is a kind of measuring device, measuring instrument, measuring system
has particulars: board rule, rule, ruler, size stick

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