toise
- noun
- /ˈtɔɪz/
- Archaic
:
toisa
- The carpenter reached for the toise to ensure accurate measurements for the project.
Examples
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The old map included distances measured with a toise instead of modern units.
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Can you hand me that toise over there?
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A wooden toise was once a common tool for land surveyors in France.
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He displayed an antique toise in his collection of historical measuring instruments.
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The carpenter used a toise to measure the length of the beam.
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He marked the length on the wall using a toise to maintain precision in his measurements.
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The map indicated distances in toises, which helped travelers gauge their journey more effectively.
Synonyms
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3.2
A stick about one yard long used to measure length
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2.1
A long rod with marks for measuring length
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3.1
A tool that measures things like size or weight
A long rod with marks at regular spaces to show how long something is
A stick used to measure length up to one meter marked with centimeters and millimeters
How Long
Surface Forms
Etymology
Toise comes from the French word toise, which originally named a long measuring stick used by surveyors—think of it like an old 'yardstick' or 'rod'. So a toise is a measuring rod for length.