measuring wheel

English

Noun

measuring wheel (plural measuring wheels)

1. A wheel attached to a handle which can be pushed along to measure the distance between two points.
   • 1958 July, “Notes and News: Measuring Wheel for Railway Works”, in Railway Magazine, page 505:

     The London Midland Region of British Railways is using a special measuring wheel to assist in determining the length of signalling cables required in connection with the electrification of the main line between Crewe and Manchester.