water gauge

noun

: an instrument to measure or find the depth or quantity of water or to indicate the height of its surface especially in a steam boiler

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Some 10 miles to the southwest, a U.S. Geological Survey water gauge in the town of Obion logged water levels hitting 39.8 feet on February 18—4.8 feet above the threshold for a flood stage. — Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025 The 6-cup black and copper electric kettle has a water gauge for viewing the water level, and an indicator light that illuminates when the water is boiling. — Terri Williams, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024

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First Known Use

1686, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of water gauge was in 1686

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“Water gauge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water%20gauge. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.

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