1. Plural of meterstick; measuring rulers that are one meter (approximately 39.4 inches) long, typically marked with centimeters and millimeters.
Usage: Common in educational and scientific contexts; Also spelled 'metre sticks' in British English

Examples

• The science teacher distributed metersticks to each student for the measurement lab.
• We used metersticks to measure the length of the classroom.
• The carpenter kept several metersticks in his toolbox for quick measurements.
• Students learned to read metric units by practicing with metersticks.
• The metersticks were marked in both centimeters and millimeters for precision.