Definition
Definition of gaged - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
measurementTECH. US equipped with a gaugeTECH. US
- The gaged instrument provided accurate readings.
- The gaged device ensured precise measurements.
- A gaged tool is essential for this task.
Origin of gaged
Old French, gager (to pledge)
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- French:équipé d'un manomètre, ...
- German:mit Messgerät ausgestattet, ...
- Italian:dotato di misuratore, ...
- Spanish:equipado con medidor, ...
- Portuguese:equipado com medidor, ...
- Chinese:配有测量仪的, ...
- Japanese:計器付きの, ...
- Arabic:مَزُوْد بِمِقْيَاس, ...
- Hebrew:מְצֻיָּד בְּמַד, ...
- Russian:оснащённый датчиком, ...
- Ukrainian:оснащений вимірювачем, ...
- Hindi:मापी यंत्र से सुसज्जित, ...
Definition of gage - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
securityDated US something given as security for a promiseDated US
- The ring was held as a gage for the loan.
2.
challengesRare UK glove or object thrown as a challengeRare UK
- He threw down his gage to start the duel.
3.
fruitTECH. UK type of plumTECH. UK
- She picked a ripe gage from the tree.
4.
- They talked about smoking some gage later.
Verb
1.
measurementRare US measure something using an instrumentRare US
- They gaged the temperature with a thermometer.
2.
commitmentDated bind someone by a pledge or securityDated
- He gaged his loyalty to the king.
3.
gamblingDated US place a bet on an outcomeDated US
- He gaged on the winning horse.
Images of gage
type of plum
Expressions with gage
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device measuring amount of rainfall
The rain gage showed two inches of rain overnight.
device measuring deformation in materials under stress
The engineer used a strain gage to test the bridge.
Origin of gage
Old French, gage (pledge)
Examples of gage in a sentence
The heirloom served as a gage in their transaction. The knight accepted the gage with a nod. A gage was placed at the center of the arena. The gage was sweet and juicy, perfect for dessert. He admired the gage's vibrant color before taking a bite. He mentioned having some gage in his backpack.
They whispered about buying gage from a friend. The engineer gaged the pressure in the pipes. Farmers gaged the rainfall to plan irrigation. She gaged her future to the company. They gaged their support to the cause. She gaged on the outcome of the match. They gaged heavily on the roulette wheel.
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- French:gage, évaluer, ...
- German:Pfand, messen, ...
- Italian:pegno, misurare, ...
- Spanish:prenda, medir, ...
- Portuguese:penhor, medir, ...
- Chinese:抵押品, 测量, ...
- Japanese:担保, 測定する, ...
- Arabic:رَهْن, قاسَ, ...
- Hebrew:עֵרָבוֹן, לִמְדוֹד, ...
- Russian:залог, измерять, ...
- Ukrainian:застава, вимірювати, ...
- Hindi:गिरवी, मापना, ...
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