water gauge

American  

noun

1. any device for indicating the height of water in a reservoir, tank, boiler, or other vessel.

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water gauge British  

noun

1. Also called: water glass.  an instrument that indicates the presence or the quantity of water in a tank, reservoir, or boiler feed

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Etymology

Origin of water gauge

First recorded in 1700–10

Example Sentences

Operators there encountered a similar problem, where one water gauge malfunctioned, and the other gave an accurate reading.

From New York Times • Nov. 16, 2018

He would cover the white spots on the fire box. with an eye on the water gauge, then he would come back to the bench and talk.

From Time Magazine Archive

The more elaborate steriliser is cased with felt or asbestos board, and provided with a water gauge, also a tap for emptying the water compartment.

From The Elements of Bacteriological Technique A Laboratory Guide for Medical, Dental, and Technical Students. Second Edition Rewritten and Enlarged. by Eyre, J. W. H. (John William Henry)

Q. What would indicate to you that the boiler connections of water gauge glasses were becoming clogged?

From The Traveling Engineers' Association To Improve The Locomotive Engine Service of American Railroads by Anonymous

Q. What is the purpose of the water gauge glass and gauge cocks?

From The Traveling Engineers' Association To Improve The Locomotive Engine Service of American Railroads by Anonymous