Definition of 'mental defective'. mental defective (ËmÉntÉl dÉªËfÉktÉªv) 'You must not say anything,' I enunciated slowly, as if speaking to a mental defective. In 1937 two thirds of the magazine's readers favored the sterilization of mental defectives and criminals.
For items that are not circular, such as sculptures, measure the Height, Width, and Depth of the object. 1  Place the âZeroâ end of your measuring tool at the end of your object. 2  Make sure the end of your ruler is flush (in line) with your object.  Adjust your ruler so that it is aligned with your object.
Instructions. Measure the length and height of the walls or length and width of the ceilings to be covered. Have a helper hold one end of the tape measure while you check the measurements. Round up all measurements to the nearest foot to ensure enough drywall for the project.nstructions. Measure the length and height of the walls or length and width of the ceilings to be covered. Have a helper hold one end of the tape measure while you check the measurements. Round up all measurements to the nearest foot to ensure enough drywall for the project.