water gauge

noun

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

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Origin of water gauge

First recorded in 1700–10

Words nearby water gauge

water for injection, water fountain, water gap, water gas, water gate, water gauge, water glass, water gum, water gun, water hammer, water heater

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Example sentences from the Web for water gauge

No fitting of a boiler is more important than the water-gauge, which shows the level at which the water stands.
How it Works|Archibald Williams
A third wave was noticed within an hour, raising the water-gauge over a foot.
The Outlet|Andy Adams
A water-gauge in plain sight keeps the driver informed at all times as to the amount of water in the boiler.
Stories of Inventors|Russell Doubleday
Will Garvie consulted the water-gauge for a moment and then opened the iron door of the furnace in order to throw in more coal.
The Iron Horse|R.M. Ballantyne

“We are going to have a bad night of it,” observed John Marrot as his mate examined the water-gauge.
The Iron Horse|R.M. Ballantyne

British Dictionary definitions for water gauge

water gauge

noun

an instrument that indicates the presence or the quantity of water in a tank, reservoir, or boiler feedAlso called: water glass

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