Definition of gauge

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Gauge (v. t.) To draw into equidistant gathers by running a thread through it, as cloth or a garment..

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Gauge :: Gauge (v. t.) To measure or determine with a gauge.
Piezometer :: Piezometer (n.) A gauge connected with a water main to show the pressure at that point.
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..
Planometer :: Planometer (n.) An instrument for gauging or testing a plane surface. See Surface gauge, under Surface..
Anemometer :: Anemometer (n.) An instrument for measuring the force or velocity of the wind; a wind gauge.
Pluviometer :: Pluviometer (n.) An instrument for ascertaining the amount of rainfall at any place in a given time; a rain gauge.
Gauger :: Gauger (n.) One who gauges; an officer whose business it is to ascertain the contents of casks.
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..
Gage :: Gage (n.) A measure or standard. See Gauge, n..
Water Gage :: Water gage () See Water gauge.
Gauge :: Gauge (n.) Any instrument for ascertaining or regulating the dimensions or forms of things; a templet or template; as, a button maker's gauge..
Gauger-ship :: Gauger-ship (n.) The office of a gauger.
Gauge :: 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..
Former :: Former (n.) A templet, pattern, or gauge by which an article is shaped..
Gauge :: Gauge (n.) A measure; a standard of measure; an instrument to determine dimensions, distance, or capacity; a standard..
Recording :: Recording (a.) Keeping a record or a register; as, a recording secretary; -- applied to numerous instruments with an automatic appliance which makes a record of their action; as, a recording gauge or telegraph..
Index :: Index (n.) That which guides, points out, informs, or directs; a pointer or a hand that directs to anything, as the hand of a watch, a movable finger on a gauge, scale, or other graduated instrument. In printing, a sign used to direct particular attention to a note or paragraph; -- called also fist..
Gager :: Gager (n.) A measurer. See Gauger.
Gauge :: Gauge (v. t.) To measure the dimensions of, or to test the accuracy of the form of, as of a part of a gunlock..
Gauge :: Gauge (n.) The depth to which a vessel sinks in the water.
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