depth gauge

British

noun

a device attached to a drill bit to prevent the hole from exceeding a predetermined depth

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During the incident the main depth gauge on the submarine failed as it was diving, a defence source confirmed, but a secondary depth gauge was still working.

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2023

He uses a digital depth gauge, fish finder, and underwater camera.

From Washington Times • Feb. 11, 2019

Takamatsu, watched by Takahashi, examined his regulator attachment, E/O connector, communication unit, pressure gauge, depth gauge.

From New York Times • Aug. 2, 2016

Every few feet, they stuck a depth gauge into the water.

From The New Yorker • Dec. 21, 2015

Suddenly, as the needle pointer on the depth gauge showed five hundred and two feet, there came a slight jar and vibration that was felt throughout the craft.

From Tom Swift and His Undersea Search, or, the Treasure on the Floor of the Atlantic by Appleton, Victor [pseud.]

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