ALL meanings of linear measure
lin·e·ar meas·ure
L l - noun linear measure any system for measuring length. 1
- noun linear measure any unit used in linear measurement, as the inch, foot, meter, etc. 1
- noun linear measure a unit or system of units for the measurement of length 0
- noun linear measure measurement of length, as distinguished from volume, weight, etc. 0
- noun linear measure a system of measuring length, in which 12 inches = 1 foot or one in which 100 centimeters = 1 meter 0