maatlepel

Definitions of maatlepel
  1. noun
    measuring instrument having a sequence of marks at regular intervals; used as a reference in making measurements
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    types:
    maatlat, meetlat
    measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths
    type of:
    meetapparaat, meetinstrument, meter
    instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something
  2. noun
    musical notation for a repeating pattern of musical beats
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    type of:
    muziekschrift, notenschrift
    (music) notation used by musicians
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