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norma de medida
, calibre
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Definition & Synonyms
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• Gauge
- (n.) The distance between the rails of a railway.
- (v. t.) To measure the dimensions of, or to test the accuracy of the form of, as of a part of a gunlock.
- (v. t.) To measure or determine with a gauge.
- (v. t.) To measure or to ascertain the contents or the capacity of, as of a pipe, barrel, or keg.
- (v. t.) To draw into equidistant gathers by running a thread through it, as cloth or a garment.
- (n.) A measure; a standard of measure; an instrument to determine dimensions, distance, or capacity; a standard.
- (n.) Relative positions of two or more vessels with reference to the wind; as, a vessel has the weather gauge of another when on the windward side of it, and the lee gauge when on the lee side of it.
- (v. t.) To measure the capacity, character, or ability of; to estimate; to judge of.
- (n.) Any instrument or apparatus for measuring the state of a phenomenon, or for ascertaining its numerical elements at any moment; -- usually applied to some particular instrument; as, a rain gauge; a steam gauge.
- (n.) Any instrument for ascertaining or regulating the dimensions or forms of things; a templet or template; as, a button makers gauge.
- (n.) The depth to which a vessel sinks in the water.
- (n.) Measure; dimensions; estimate.
- (n.) That part of a shingle, slate, or tile, which is exposed to the weather, when laid; also, one course of such shingles, slates, or tiles.
- (n.) The quantity of plaster of Paris used with common plaster to accelerate its setting.
Synonyms:
Approximate, Estimate, Gage, Guess, Judge,
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• Gauger
- (n.) One who gauges; an officer whose business it is to ascertain the contents of casks.
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• Gauged
- (p. a.) Tested or measured by, or conformed to, a gauge.
- (imp. & p. p.) of Gauge
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