
Pace off
Physical Action
Used when someone physically walks to measure a space, not just looking or guessing.
She paced off the distance between tents to ensure they had enough room.
Practical Use
Often used in outdoors or practical contexts like construction, gardening, or setting up a space.
Can you pace off the length of the lawn for the new fence?
Estimation
It's about estimating rather than precise measuring, steps are not an exact unit.
I paced off about twenty steps to where the ball landed.
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