尺さし

noun

ruler; measure

A measuring tool, often a straight ruler or tape measure. The cross-reference to ものさし suggests it may be a shorter form or used in compounds.

See also: 物差し

• 大だい工くさんは尺さしを使つかって木もく材ざいの長ながさを測はかった。

  The carpenter measured the length of the lumber with a ruler.