Measuring instrument consisting of a narrow strip (cloth or metal) marked in inches or centimeters and used for measuring lengths.
1
At last he stopped, and took a tapeline from his pocket.
2
These facts Tom ascertained with the use of a small tapeline which he carried in his pocket.
3
I'll borrow dad's big tapeline to measure off the other bases, and the grand stand can go here.
4
"Let's get father's tapeline and measure it," said Frank.