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measuring the drapes

measuring the drapes is the present participle and gerund of measure the drapes.

Meaning of measure the drapes

Verb

measure the drapes (third-person singular simple present measures the drapes, present participle measuring the drapes, simple past and past participle measured the drapes)

  1. (idiomatic) To make premature or unwarranted preparations for victory, especially election to public office.
    • While Republicans like Gov. Michael Castle of Delaware exulted that "I think Bush can start measuring the curtains for the White House," the mood among Democrats was somber.1988 October 15, New York Times
    Synonyms:
    measure the curtains

Questions about measuring the drapes

What is measuring the drapes the present participle and gerund of?
Measuring the drapes is the present participle and gerund of measure the drapes.

Words near measuring the drapes in the dictionary

  1. measuring strength
  2. measuring swords
  3. measuring swords with
  4. measuring tape
  5. measuring tapes
  6. measuring the drapes
  7. measuring up
  8. measuring wheel
  9. measuring wheels
  10. measuring worm
  11. measuring worms

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