English Dictionary

To measure or determine with a gauge.
Source : opted (64926)  - auto

To measure or to ascertain the contents or the capacity of, as of a pipe, barrel, or keg.
Source : opted (64927)  - auto

To measure the dimensions of, or to test the accuracy of the form of, as of a part of a gunlock.
Source : opted (64928)  - auto

To draw into equidistant gathers by running a thread through it, as cloth or a garment.
Source : opted (64929)  - auto

To measure the capacity, character, or ability of; to estimate; to judge of.
Source : opted (64930)  - auto

A measure; a standard of measure; an instrument to determine dimensions, distance, or capacity; a standard.
Source : opted (64931)  - auto

Measure; dimensions; estimate.
Source : opted (64932)  - auto

Any instrument for ascertaining or regulating the dimensions or forms of things; a templet or template; as, a button maker's gauge.
Source : opted (64933)  - auto

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.
Source : opted (64934)  - auto

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.
Source : opted (64935)  - auto