Definition of gauge

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Gauge (n.) That part of a shingle, slate, or tile, which is exposed to the weather, when laid; also, one course of such shingles, slates, or tiles..

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Gauge :: Gauge (n.) The quantity of plaster of Paris used with common plaster to accelerate its setting.
Gauged :: Gauged (p. a.) Tested or measured by, or conformed to, a gauge..
Dolly :: Dolly (n.) A compact, narrow-gauge locomotive used for moving construction trains, switching, etc..
Planometer :: Planometer (n.) An instrument for gauging or testing a plane surface. See Surface gauge, under Surface..
Gauge :: Gauge (v. t.) To measure or determine with a gauge.
Gaugeable :: Gaugeable (a.) Capable of being gauged.
Gauging Rod :: Gauging rod () See Gauge rod, under Gauge, n..
Tagger :: Tagger (n.) Sheets of tin or other plate which run below the gauge.
Norma :: Norma (n.) A templet or gauge.
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..
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.
Gauge :: Gauge (v. t.) To draw into equidistant gathers by running a thread through it, as cloth or a garment..
Templet :: Templet (n.) A gauge, pattern, or mold, commonly a thin plate or board, used as a guide to the form of the work to be executed; as, a mason's or a wheelwright's templet..
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..
Water Gage :: Water gage () See Water gauge.
Manometer :: Manometer (n.) An instrument for measuring the tension or elastic force of gases, steam, etc., constructed usually on the principle of allowing the gas to exert its elastic force in raising a column of mercury in an open tube, or in compressing a portion of air or other gas in a closed tube with mercury or other liquid intervening, or in bending a metallic or other spring so as to set in motion an index; a pressure gauge. See Pressure, and Illust. of Air pump..
Water Gauge :: Water gauge () A wall or bank to hold water back.
Gage :: Gage (n.) A measure or standard. See Gauge, n..
Gauge :: Gauge (n.) The distance between the rails of a railway.
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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