| broad gauge |
a railroad track with a distance between the rails that is greater than the standard width of 56.5 inches or 143.5 centimeters. (Cf. narrow gauge, standard gauge.) |
| broad-gauge |
of or pertaining to railroad equipment used on a broad gauge. [2 definitions] |
| narrow gauge |
a railroad track with a distance between the rails that is less than the standard width of 56.5 inches or 143.5 centimeters. (Cf. broad gauge, standard gauge.) [2 definitions] |
| pressure gauge |
a device that measures the pressure of an enclosed gas or fluid. [2 definitions] |
| rain gauge |
an instrument that collects and measures the amount of rainfall in a specific time and place. |
| standard gauge |
a standard width of 56.5 inches or 43.5 centimeters between the rails of a railroad track. (Cf. broad gauge, narrow gauge.) [2 definitions] |
| water gauge |
any of several devices for indicating the level or flow of water. |
| wire gauge |
a gauge calibrated for determining the diameter of wire or thickness of sheet metal. |