gauge

Sinhala Dictionary definitions for gauge

gauge 🔊 /gejˈʤ/

gauge : මිනුම

gauge : මිම්ම

gauge : ආමානය

gauge : වරක්කලය

gauge : මිනුම් ගන්නා උපකරණය

gauge : මාපන යන්ත්‍රය

gauge : මාත්‍රාව

gauge : තරම

gauge : පරිමාණය

gauge definition

Transitive verb.

  1. To measure or determine with a gauge.
  2. To measure or to ascertain the contents or the capacity of, as of a pipe, barrel, or keg.
  3. To measure the dimensions of, or to test the accuracy of the form of, as of a part of a gunlock.
  4. To draw into equidistant gathers by running a thread through it, as cloth or a garment.
  5. To measure the capacity, character, or ability of; to estimate; to judge of.

Noun.

  1. A measure; a standard of measure; an instrument to determine dimensions, distance, or capacity; a standard.
  2. Measure; dimensions; estimate.
  3. Any instrument for ascertaining or regulating the dimensions or forms of things; a templet or template; as, a button maker's gauge.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. The depth to which a vessel sinks in the water.
  7. The distance between the rails of a railway.
  8. The quantity of plaster of Paris used with common plaster to accelerate its setting.
  9. 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.