water gauge
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of water gauge
First recorded in 1700–10
Example Sentences
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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
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It consists simply of a straight pipette, A B, to which is affixed laterally, at the upper part, a small U-shaped water gauge.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 561, October 2, 1886 by Various
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
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