water gage

water gage
Water gauge Wa"ter gauge` [Written also {water gage}.] [1913 Webster] 1. A wall or bank to hold water back. --Craig. [1913 Webster]

2. 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}. [1913 Webster]


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