pressure gauge
an instrument for measuring the pressure of a gas or liquid.
an instrument used to determine the pressure in the bore or chamber of a gun when the charge explodes.
Origin of pressure gauge
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How to use pressure gauge in a sentence
Each cage was equipped with a simple air pump and a pressure gauge.
Space Prison | Tom GodwinThis spring tension is adjusted and checked with the help of a pressure gauge attached to the generating chamber.
Oxy-Acetylene Welding and Cutting | Harold P. ManlyInto the cover is screwed a pressure gauge, M, which measures the internal pressure of the apparatus.
There is a pressure-gauge on the pipe leaving the compressor and another on the one entering it.
Marvels of Scientific Invention | Thomas W. CorbinHurriedly he opened the draughts in the fire-box, shook up the coals, and saw the needle begin to quiver on the pressure-gauge.
Where the Blue Begins | Christopher Morley
British Dictionary definitions for pressure gauge
any instrument for measuring fluid pressure: See also Bourdon gauge, manometer
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