tapeline

tape=line

WORDNET DICTIONARY

tapeline(n = noun.artifact) tape, tape measure - measuring instrument consisting of a narrow strip (cloth or metal) marked in inches or centimeters and used for measuring lengths; "the carpenter should have used his tape measure"

is a kind of measuring device, measuring instrument, measuring system

tapeline, n.

A painted tape, marked with linear dimensions, as inches, feet, etc., and often inclosed in a case, -- used for measuring. [1913 Webster]