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(1):

(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.

(2):

(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.

(3):

(n.) Measure; dimensions; estimate.

(4):

(v. t.) To measure or determine with a gauge.

(5):

(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.

(6):

(n.) The distance between the rails of a railway.

(7):

(n.) The depth to which a vessel sinks in the water.

(8):

(v. t.) To measure or to ascertain the contents or the capacity of, as of a pipe, barrel, or keg.

(9):

(v. t.) To draw into equidistant gathers by running a thread through it, as cloth or a garment.

(10):

(v. t.) To measure the dimensions of, or to test the accuracy of the form of, as of a part of a gunlock.

(11):

(v. t.) To measure the capacity, character, or ability of; to estimate; to judge of.

(12):

(n.) The quantity of plaster of Paris used with common plaster to accelerate its setting.

(13):

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

(14):

(n.) A measure; a standard of measure; an instrument to determine dimensions, distance, or capacity; a standard.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Auge'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​a/auge.html. 1828.
 
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