a. Used in, or adapted for, ascertaining measurements, or dividing by measure. [ 1913 Webster ]
Measuring faucet, a faucet which permits only a given quantity of liquid to pass each time it is opened, or one by means of which the liquid which passes can be measured. -- Measuring worm (Zool.), the larva of any geometrid moth. They are so called because they move by a process in which they first pull the rear legs forward toward their front legs, forming a loop which resembles the process of measuring with a tape measure. The motion is completed by subsequently moving the front legs forward to an advanced position. See Geometrid. [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]
(n) small hairless caterpillar having legs on only its front and rear segments; mostly larvae of moths of the family Geometridae, Syn. inchworm, looper
[ます, masu] (n) (1) measuring container; measure; (2) box (seating at a theatre, etc.); (3) square on a grid; cell of a grid; (4) (斗 only) square bearing block (at the top of a pillar); (P)#12446