Definition of gauge

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Gauge (n.) The depth to which a vessel sinks in the water.

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Male :: Male (v. t.) Adapted for entering another corresponding piece (the female piece) which is hollow and which it fits; as, a male gauge, for gauging the size or shape of a hole; a male screw, etc..
Hydrometer :: Hydrometer (n.) An instrument, variously constructed, used for measuring the velocity or discharge of water, as in rivers, from reservoirs, etc., and called by various specific names according to its construction or use, as tachometer, rheometer, hydrometer, pendulum, etc.; a current gauge..
Gauge :: Gauge (n.) A measure; a standard of measure; an instrument to determine dimensions, distance, or capacity; a standard..
Ombrometer :: Ombrometer (n.) An instrument for measuring the rain that falls; a rain gauge.
Gauge :: Gauge (n.) Relative positions of two or more vessels with reference to the wind; as, a vessel has the weather gauge of another when on the windward side of it, and the lee gauge when on the lee side of it..
Size :: Size (n.) An instrument consisting of a number of perforated gauges fastened together at one end by a rivet, -- used for ascertaining the size of pearls..
Gauge :: Gauge (v. t.) To measure or to ascertain the contents or the capacity of, as of a pipe, barrel, or keg..
Dolly :: Dolly (n.) A compact, narrow-gauge locomotive used for moving construction trains, switching, etc..
Gauger :: Gauger (n.) One who gauges; an officer whose business it is to ascertain the contents of casks.
Water Gage :: Water gage () See Water gauge.
Gauging Rod :: Gauging rod () See Gauge rod, under Gauge, n..
Gager :: Gager (n.) A measurer. See Gauger.
Anemometer :: Anemometer (n.) An instrument for measuring the force or velocity of the wind; a wind gauge.
Gauge :: Gauge (n.) The depth to which a vessel sinks in the water.
Indicator :: Indicator (n.) A pressure gauge; a water gauge, as for a steam boiler; an apparatus or instrument for showing the working of a machine or moving part.
Tagger :: Tagger (n.) Sheets of tin or other plate which run below the gauge.
Gauged :: Gauged (p. a.) Tested or measured by, or conformed to, a gauge..
Pluviometer :: Pluviometer (n.) An instrument for ascertaining the amount of rainfall at any place in a given time; a rain gauge.
Taxer :: Taxer (n.) One of two officers chosen yearly to regulate the assize of bread, and to see the true gauge of weights and measures is observed..
Surveyor :: Surveyor (n.) An officer who ascertains the contents of casks, and the quantity of liquors subject to duty; a gauger..
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