tapeline

An implement for measuring lengths, commonly a long piece of tape, but now often a specially made linen ribbon with wires included in the fabric to prevent stretching, or a ribbon of thin steel, marked with subdivisions of the foot or meter.

A painted tape, marked with linear dimensions, as inches, feet, etc., and often inclosed in a case, — used for measuring.

A line of lightweight plastic put up around a crime scene bearing words such as “Police Line – Do not cross.”

A tape measure.

measuring instrument consisting of a narrow strip (cloth or metal) marked in inches or centimeters and used for measuring lengths