liquid measure

American  

[lik-wid mezh-er] / ˈlɪk wɪd ˈmɛʒ ər /

noun

1. the system of units of capacity ordinarily used in measuring liquid commodities, as milk or oil. English system: 4 gills = 1 pint; 2 pints = 1 quart; 4 quarts = 1 gallon. Metric system: 1,000 milliliters = 1 liter; 1,000 liters = 1 kiloliter (= 1 cubic meter).

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liquid measure British  

noun

1. a unit or system of units for measuring volumes of liquids or their containers

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liquid measure Scientific  

1. A system of units for measuring liquid volume or capacity.

2. Compare dry measure

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Etymology

Origin of liquid measure

First recorded in 1850–55

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• dry measure vs. liquid measure

Example Sentences

Theradaptive, unlike liquid measures to regrow bone, can do so in a way that is more precise and less dangerous to the patient.

From Washington Times

Bread does not nourish me, dawn disrupts me, all day I hunt for the liquid measure of your steps.

From New York Times

HOGSHEAD, a cask for holding liquor or other commodities, such as tobacco, sugar, molasses, &c.; also a liquid measure of capacity, varying with the contents.

From Project Gutenberg

A liquid measure in various countries of Europe.

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We found all the dry and liquid measures just as in the palace.

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