pressure gauge

noun

an instrument for measuring the pressure of a gas or liquid.
an instrument used to determine the pressure in the bore or chamber of a gun when the charge explodes.

Origin of pressure gauge

First recorded in 1860–65

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Historical Examples of pressure gauge

A pressure-gauge to register the depth of the sinker has been added by Sir William.
Heroes of the Telegraph
J. Munro
We connect a pressure-gauge to it, and see what the finger of the gauge has to say.
Marvels of Scientific Invention
Thomas W. Corbin
It is connected with the pressure-gauge n, and is further provided with a control thermometer o.
Acetylene, The Principles Of Its Generation And Use
F. H. Leeds
There is a pressure-gauge on the pipe leaving the compressor and another on the one entering it.
Marvels of Scientific Invention
Thomas W. Corbin
Hurriedly he opened the draughts in the fire-box, shook up the coals, and saw the needle begin to quiver on the pressure-gauge.
Where the Blue Begins
Christopher Morley

British Dictionary definitions for pressure gauge

pressure gauge

noun

any instrument for measuring fluid pressureSee also Bourdon gauge, manometer

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