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Definition of gauge

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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..

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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..

Gauge :: Gauge (n.) A measure; a standard of measure; an instrument to determine dimensions, distance, or capacity; a standard..

Gauge :: Gauge (n.) Any instrument or apparatus for measuring the state of a phenomenon, or for ascertaining its numerical elements at any moment; -- usually applied to some particular instrument; as, a rain gauge; a steam gauge..

Planometer :: Planometer (n.) An instrument for gauging or testing a plane surface. See Surface gauge, under Surface..

Water Gauge :: Water gauge () An instrument for measuring or ascertaining the depth or quantity of water, or for indicating the height of its surface, as in the boiler of a steam engine. See 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..

Gauge :: Gauge (v. t.) To measure the capacity, character, or ability of; to estimate; to judge of..

Udometer :: Udometer (n.) A rain gauge.

Gauged :: Gauged (imp. & p. p.) of Gaug.

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

Gaugeable :: Gaugeable (a.) Capable of being gauged.

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..

Norma :: Norma (n.) A templet or gauge.

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..

Anemometer :: Anemometer (n.) An instrument for measuring the force or velocity of the wind; a wind 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..

Gauge :: Gauge (v. t.) To measure or to ascertain the contents or the capacity of, as of a pipe, barrel, or keg..

Gauge :: Gauge (v. t.) To measure or determine with a gauge.

Gage :: Gage (v. t.) To measure. See Gauge, v. t..

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.