Definition
Definition of gaging - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
measurementRare US measuring or estimating somethingRare US
- The gaging device was used to measure the thickness of the metal.
2.
chokingRare US causing to choke or retchRare US
- The gaging smell of the rotten food made everyone feel sick.
Origin of gaging
Old English, gagian (to gape)
Examples of gaging in a sentence
He was gaging the distance with a ruler. The gaging stench from the sewer was unbearable. The gaging odor of the chemicals filled the room.
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- French:d'évaluation, nauséabond, ...
- German:Messung, würgend, ...
- Italian:di misurazione, soffocante, ...
- Spanish:de medición, nauseabundo, ...
- Portuguese:estimativa, sufocante, ...
- Chinese:测量用的, 令人作呕的, ...
- Japanese:測定の, むせるような, ...
- Arabic:مِقْياسيّ, مخنِق, ...
- Hebrew:מוֹדֵד, מַבְחִיל, ...
- Russian:измерительный, вызывающий удушье, ...
- Ukrainian:вимірювальний, душливий, ...
- Hindi:मापने वाला, घिनौना, ...
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.
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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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