linear measure


noun
  1. any system for measuring length.

  2. any unit used in linear measurement, as the inch, foot, meter, etc.

Origin of linear measure

1
First recorded in 1885–90

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linear measure

noun
  1. a unit or system of units for the measurement of length: Also called: long measure

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