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water gauge
noun
- any device for indicating the height of water in a reservoir, tank, boiler, or other vessel.
water gauge
noun
- an instrument that indicates the presence or the quantity of water in a tank, reservoir, or boiler feed Also calledwater glass
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Word History and Origins
Origin of water gauge1
First recorded in 1700–10
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Example Sentences
If you'll look back at your water gauge you'll see that there are only a few inches of water left in your boiler.
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In addition to the glass water gauge, there are the try-cocks for ascertaining the level of the water in the boiler.
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When the boiler has a sufficient amount of water, as may be seen by the glass water gauge, replace the filler plug.
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The water should stand an inch and a half in the glass of the water gauge before the fire is started.
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This allows the water and steam to blow through the lower cock of the water gauge, and you know that it is open.
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