Gauge Definition
gauge
- noun
- a measuring instrument for measuring and indicating a quantity such as the thickness of wire or the amount of rain etc.
- accepted or approved instance or example of a quantity or quality against which others are judged or measured or compared
- the distance between the rails of a railway or between the wheels of a train
- the thickness of wire
- diameter of a tube or gun barrel
- verb
- judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time); "I estimate this chicken to weigh three pounds"
- rub to a uniform size; "gauge bricks"
- determine the capacity, volume, or contents of by measurement and calculation; "gauge the wine barrels"
- measure precisely and against a standard; "the wire is gauged"
- adapt to a specified measurement; "gauge the instruments"
- mix in specific proportions; "gauge plaster"
"Gauge" in song lyrics
See how gauge is used in real songs:
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"Engage, burn paths when he pumping the gauge"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Chapel — Freestyle -
"Desperado, name spread like the shells in the gauge"
504 Boyz f/ Afficial, Curren$y — War -
"So I'm reaching for my ski mask, loading up my twelve gauge"
Al-D — I'm Reaching
Words that rhyme with gauge
Usage tips for "gauge"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "gauge" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for gauge to find words that pair well.