measuring rod

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measuring rod - measuring instrument having a sequence of marks at regular intervals; used as a reference in making measurementsmeasuring stick, measureboard rule - a measure used in computing board feetmeasuring device, measuring instrument, measuring system - instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of somethingruler, rule - measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengthssize stick - a mechanical measuring stick used by shoe fitters to measure the length and width of your foot