gauge

1. v. t. To measure or determine with a gauge. Source: opted

2. v. t. To measure or to ascertain the contents or the capacity of, as of a pipe, barrel, or keg. Source: opted

3. v. t. To measure the dimensions of, or to test the accuracy of the form of, as of a part of a gunlock. Source: opted

4. v. t. To draw into equidistant gathers by running a thread through it, as cloth or a garment. Source: opted

5. v. t. To measure the capacity, character, or ability of; to estimate; to judge of. Source: opted

6. n. A measure; a standard of measure; an instrument to determine dimensions, distance, or capacity; a standard. Source: opted

7. n. Measure; dimensions; estimate. Source: opted

8. n. Any instrument for ascertaining or regulating the dimensions or forms of things; a templet or template; as, a button maker's gauge. Source: opted

9. 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. Source: opted

10. 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. Source: opted

11. n. The depth to which a vessel sinks in the water. Source: opted

12. n. The distance between the rails of a railway. Source: opted

13. n. The quantity of plaster of Paris used with common plaster to accelerate its setting. Source: opted

14. 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. Source: opted

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