Broad gauge () A wider distance between the rails than the "standard" gauge of four feet eight inches and a half. See Gauge. |
Gauge (v. t.) To measure or determine with a gauge. |
Gauge (v. t.) To measure or to ascertain the contents or the capacity of, as of a pipe, barrel, or keg. |
Gauge (v. t.) To measure the dimensions of, or to test the accuracy of the form of, as of a part of a gunlock. |
Gauge (v. t.) To draw into equidistant gathers by running a thread through it, as cloth or a garment. |
Gauge (v. t.) To measure the capacity, character, or ability of |
Gauge (n.) A measure |
Gauge (n.) Measure |
Gauge (n.) Any instrument for ascertaining or regulating the dimensions or forms of things |
Gauge (n.) Any instrument or apparatus for measuring the state of a phenomenon, or for ascertaining its numerical elements at any moment |
Gauge (n.) Relative positions of two or more vessels with reference to the wind |
Gauge (n.) The depth to which a vessel sinks in the water. |
Gauge (n.) The distance between the rails of a railway. |
Gauge (n.) The quantity of plaster of Paris used with common plaster to accelerate its setting. |
Gauge (n.) That part of a shingle, slate, or tile, which is exposed to the weather, when laid |
Scratch (v. t.) To rub and tear or mark the surface of with something sharp or ragged |
Scratch (v. t.) To write or draw hastily or awkwardly. |
Scratch (v. t.) To cancel by drawing one or more lines through, as the name of a candidate upon a ballot, or of a horse in a list |
Scratch (v. t.) To dig or excavate with the claws |
Scratch (v. i.) To use the claws or nails in tearing or in digging |
Scratch (v. i.) To score, not by skillful play but by some fortunate chance of the game. |
Scratch (n.) A break in the surface of a thing made by scratching, or by rubbing with anything pointed or rough |
Scratch (n.) A line across the prize ring |
Scratch (n.) Minute, but tender and troublesome, excoriations, covered with scabs, upon the heels of horses which have been used where it is very wet or muddy. |
Scratch (n.) A kind of wig covering only a portion of the head. |
Scratch (n.) A shot which scores by chance and not as intended by the player |
Scratch (a.) Made, done, or happening by chance |
Scratch coat () The first coat in plastering |
Sea gauge () See under Gauge, n. |
Water gauge () A wall or bank to hold water back. |
Water gauge () An instrument for measuring or ascertaining the depth or quantity of water, or for indicating the height of its surface, as in the boiler of a steam engine. See Gauge. |
anemometer wind gauge wind gage | a gauge for recording the speed and direction of wind |
broad gauge | a railroad track (or its width) broader than the standard . inches |
depth gauge depth gage | a gauge for measuring the depth of grooves or holes or other concavities |
fuel gauge fuel indicator | an indicator of the amount of fuel remaining in a vehicle |
gasoline gauge gasoline gage gas gauge gas gage petrol gauge petrol gage | gauge that indicates the amount of gasoline left in the gasoline tank of a vehicle |
gauge gage | a measuring instrument for measuring and indicating a quantity such as the thickness of wire or the amount of rain etc. |
micrometer micrometer gauge micrometer caliper | caliper for measuring small distances |
narrow gauge | a railroad track (or its width) narrower than the standard . inches |
pressure gauge pressure gage | gauge for measuring and indicating fluid pressure |
rain gauge rain gage pluviometer udometer | gauge consisting of an instrument to measure the quantity of precipitation |
scriber scribe scratch awl | a sharp-pointed awl for marking wood or metal to be cut |
standard gauge | railroad track having the standard width of . inches |
strain gauge strain gage | a gauge for measuring strain in a surface |
surface gauge surface gage scribing block | gauge consisting of a scriber mounted on an adjustable stand, used to test the accuracy of plane surfaces |
vacuum gauge vacuum gage | a gauge for indicating negative atmospheric pressure |
water gauge water gage water glass | gauge for indicating the level of water in e.g. a tank or boiler or reservoir |
wire gauge wire gage | gauge for measuring the diameter of wire |
scratch scrape scar mark | an indication of damage |
bore gauge caliber calibre | diameter of a tube or gun barrel |
gauge | the thickness of wire |
gauge | the distance between the rails of a railway or between the wheels of a train |
scratch | (golf) a handicap of zero strokes, a golfer who plays at scratch should be able to achieve par on a course |
scratch test | a test to determine allergic sensitivity to various substances by applying them to scratches in the skin |
scribble scratch scrawl cacography | poor handwriting |
chicken scratch | cramped or illegible handwriting |
dope sheet scratch sheet | a racing publication giving information on horses and the outcomes of horse races |
scrape scraping scratch scratching | a harsh noise made by scraping, the scrape of violin bows distracted her |
scratch race | a race in which all contestants start from scratch (on equal terms) |
chicken feed scratch | dry mash for poultry |
start starting line scratch scratch line | a line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game |
gauge boson | a particle that mediates the interaction of two elementary particles |
scratch | a competitor who has withdrawn from competition |
boodle bread cabbage clams dinero dough gelt kale lettuce lolly lucre loot moolah pelf scratch shekels simoleons sugar wampum | informal terms for money |
gauge standard of measurement | accepted or approved instance or example of a quantity or quality against which others are judged or measured or compared |
incision scratch prick slit dent | a depression scratched or carved into a surface |
cat scratch disease | a disease thought to be transmitted to humans by a scratch from a cat |
abrasion scratch scrape excoriation | an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off |
scratch pad scratch paper scribbling block | pad for preliminary or hasty writing or notes or sketches etc, scribbling block is a British term |
gauge | mix in specific proportions, gauge plaster |
gauge | adapt to a specified measurement, gauge the instruments |
gauge | measure precisely and against a standard, the wire is gauged |
estimate gauge approximate guess judge | judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time), I estimate this chicken to weigh three pounds |
gauge | determine the capacity, volume, or contents of by measurement and calculation, gauge the wine barrels |
gauge | rub to a uniform size, gauge bricks |
rub fray fret chafe scratch | cause friction, my sweater scratches |
scratch scrape scratch up | cut the surface of, wear away the surface of |
scratch engrave grave inscribe | carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface, engrave a pen, engraved the trophy cupt with the winner's, the lovers scratched their names into the bark of the tree |
scrape scrape up scratch come up | gather (money or other resources) together over time, She had scraped together enough money for college, they scratched a meager living |
strike scratch expunge excise | remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line, Please strike this remark from the record, scratch that remark |
scratch out cut out | strike or cancel by or as if by rubbing or crossing out, scratch out my name on that list |