air gauge
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of air gauge
First recorded in 1835–45
Example Sentences
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Of course, there's even more chance of them being set incorrectly from the dealership, but don't forget to always keep a pump and air gauge in your truck!
From Time Magazine Archive
The water-glass, steam and air gauge lamps in the cab, and the number indicator lamp in the headlight case should light up as soon as the turbo-generator reaches full speed.
From The Traveling Engineers' Association To Improve The Locomotive Engine Service of American Railroads by Anonymous
For a few minutes the fireman had his hands full feeding the fire, and Ralph, eyes, ears and all his senses on the alert, got in perfect touch with throttle, air gauge and exhaust valve.
From Ralph, the Train Dispatcher The Mystery of the Pay Car by Chapman, Allen
Forgetting that he pulled no train McGraw's eyes flew to the air gauge with the thought his train had broken, but the pointer stood steady at the high pressure.
From The Daughter of a Magnate by Spearman, Frank H. (Frank Hamilton)
Two minutes previous the old engineer had asked him to go out on the locomotive to adjust some fault in the air gauge.
From Ralph on the Engine The Young Fireman of the Limited Mail by Chapman, Allen
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