Measuring rod
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A Measuring rod is a kind of ruler. This phrase is often used without mention of a particular kind or length of ruler and has been used since ancient times. The 'measuring rod' or tally stick is a divine attribute of Nemesis. It was also employed in European foundation stone rites and is an ancient masonic tool.
Greek κανων bar, measuring rod, ruler
[edit] See also
- Levelling rod
- Rod (unit)
- Units of measurement
- Ancient Greek units of measurement
- Ancient Mesopotamian units of measurement
- Ruler
- Surveying
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