transitive. To establish or mark out a line or distance of (a definite length). Frequently with off, out.
| 单词 | θ117145 |
| 释义 | the world > relative properties > measurement > measurement of length > measure (off) a length or distance [verb (transitive)] (14) measurec1384 transitive. To establish or mark out a line or distance of (a definite length). Frequently with off, out. take1551 transitive. To measure off (a length or line) using a pair of compasses or some similar instrument. to set offa1647 To mark or measure off (a certain distance) on a surface; to lay off (the lines of a ship). to take off1658 transitive. To measure off; to determine or mark the position of; to take (a measurement) from a chart, plan, etc. Cf. sense 73c. Subcategories:— with a line (1) — by pacing or striding (3) — using the outstretched hand (1) — using outstretched arms (1) — number of inches in something (1) — measure out in toises (1) — measure distance of (2) |
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