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
Jawn took a final glance at the water gauge, then he swung around and removed his cold pipe.
From The Short Line War by Merwin-Webster
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)
As the chamber, A, is provided externally with a water gauge, N, it may be seen at a glance when it is necessary to maneuver the cocks in order to expel the air.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 430, March 29, 1884 by Various
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