Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

measuring chain

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.97 in modern English

Syllables: mea-sur-ing chain
IPA

22

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

3

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A chain of metal divided into sections of set length, formerly used for land surveying.

Example Sentences

"He put up his gig at Yoddrell's, and in walking with his assistant and measuring-chain to the scene of his work, he encountered the party of the company's agents, who were adjusting their spirit-level."

Inflected Forms

measuring chains (plural)

Questions

What does measuring chain mean?: A chain of metal divided into sections of set length, formerly used for land surveying.

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