air gauge

American  

noun

1. a gauge for measuring air pressure.

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Etymology

Origin of air gauge

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

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

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

The air gauge showed an almost normal Two-Nine-point-Three-Two pounds, sufficient oxygen content, and a satisfactory circulatory rate.

From Spillthrough by Galouye, Daniel F.

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