"measuring chain" meaning in All languages combined

See measuring chain on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: measuring chains [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} measuring chain (plural measuring chains)
  1. (now chiefly historical) A chain of metal divided into sections of set length, formerly used for land surveying. Tags: historical
    Sense id: en-measuring_chain-en-noun-2Lkpl89B Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry
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