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Linear measure

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linear measure

–noun
1. any system for measuring length.
2. any unit used in linear measurement, as the inch, foot, meter, etc.

Origin:
1885–90
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linear measure  
n.   In both senses also called long measure.
  1. The measurement of length.

  2. A unit or system of units for measuring length.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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