water meter
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noun
a device for measuring and registering the quantity of water that passes through a pipe or other outlet.
Origin of water meter
First recorded in 1855–60
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Historical Examples of water meter
In such cases, a water-meter is required to record the consumption.
How it WorksArchibald Williams
There is the Gasman, and man who inspects the water-meter, and the Iceman, and the Plumber.
The Idiot at HomeJohn Kendrick Bangs
Between you and me and the water-meter, it only ambled or walked through the faucets; but technicalities have no place here.
OptionsO. Henry
All weights on the water-meter, both of the empty can and the can at the end of each period, are checked by two observers.
water meter
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