Not normally because it is used for measuring the sizes of angles
A protractor
A micrometer (used for measuring small distances) would be one of a number of examples.
Degrees are a measure of angular separation, not distances. You cannot, therefore, use the protractor for determining distances.
A protractor.
A protractor
A protractor is the common tool used in mathematics for measuring and drawing angles.
An angle ruler is a tool used to measuring angles like a protractor. An angle ruler is more accurate than a protractor.
A protractor is used for drawing and measuring angles.
It sounds like you are thinking of a protractor. We still use it a lot today, especially in architecture and design. The protractor is a semi-circular measuring instrument used for measuring angles.
An instrument used for drawing and measuring angles
A cathetometer
It is used for measuring distances or lengths.