perforation gauge

noun Philately.

a marked ruler used to measure the number of perforations per unit length along the borders of a stamp.

Origin of perforation gauge

First recorded in 1890–95

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British Dictionary definitions for perforation gauge

perforation gauge

noun

a graduated scale for measuring perforations and roulettes of postage stamps

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