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marking gage

American

noun

Carpentry.

any of various adjustable tools for marking a line parallel to a straight edge against which the tool is moved.

Etymology

Origin of marking gage

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

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The "Odd Job" Tool.—A most useful special tool, which combines in its make-up a level, plumb try-square, miter-square, bevel, scratch awl, depth gage, marking gage, miter gage, beam compass, and a one-foot rule.

From Carpentry for Boys In a Simple Language, Including Chapters on Drawing, Laying Out Work, Designing and Architecture With 250 Original Illustrations by Zerbe, James Slough

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