linear measure

noun

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

Origin of linear measure

First recorded in 1885–90

Words nearby linear measure

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British Dictionary definitions for linear measure

linear measure

noun

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