How to Use pressure gauge in a Sentence

pressure gauge

noun
Definition of pressure gaugenext
  • Insert a pressure gauge and check the tire pressure of all tires.
    — Athena Ankrah, The Arizona Republic, 14 Oct. 2021
  • The pressure gauge at the main water inflow to the house is within the normal range.
    — Washington Post, 25 Apr. 2022
  • Purchase a simple pressure gauge, which will run you about $10.
    — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 21 Oct. 2020
  • Please note, having a pressure gauge is also a must (this model came with one).
    — Jack Hennessy, Outdoor Life, 3 Dec. 2020
  • Some electric brushes even include a pressure gauge to alert you to your level of force.
    — Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 21 July 2022
  • Better ones have a large pressure gauge built in; all but the cheapest will have a clever head that fits both Shraeder and Presta valves.
    — al, 2 Dec. 2020
  • Check for leaks each year and make sure that the pressure gauge is within a normal range—this is the best sign of its usability.
    — Country Living Staff, Country Living, 1 Nov. 2019
  • On a hot morning in August, the pressure gauge on Jesús Benítez’s well read about 10 pounds per square inch — barely enough for a trickle.
    — Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2022
  • This best-selling digital tire pressure gauge The cold weather is no friend to your tires.
    — Isabelle Kagan, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2020
  • Check your oil regularly and keep an eye on your oil pressure gauge throughout the trip.
    — Timothy Dahl, Popular Mechanics, 18 Aug. 2016
  • The pressure canner is a heavy-duty pot with a tight-fitting lid that contains a vent, pressure gauge, and screw clamps.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 15 Sep. 2020
  • Use a water pressure gauge attached to the spigot to test your source's performance.
    — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2022
  • This pressure gauge from AstroAI can fit in a shirt pocket when not in use and is perfect for getting quick, no-fuss readouts on the fly.
    — Popular Science, 21 Sep. 2020
  • Rhodes' oil pressure gauge flashed red in the waning laps, indicating the engine could be on the verge of expiring.
    — Fletcher Page, The Courier-Journal, 12 July 2018
  • The super-portable AstroAI digital tire pressure gauge is a key tool to have in your car to check how much air is in your tires.
    — Billy Cadden, Popular Science, 19 Aug. 2019
  • The filter has an extra-large strainer basket that will capture large debris, and the system comes with a four-way valve, pressure gauge, and drain valve.
    — Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 14 June 2022
  • The fuel pressure gauge is glowing bright red, and water pressure is peaking.
    — Mike Hembree, USA TODAY, 9 Feb. 2018
  • Here’s a quick, accurate way to calculate the water pressure in your home: Purchase a pressure gauge, which will run you about $10.
    — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 16 Feb. 2023
  • Keeping tire pressures set correctly is the first step in a safe drive, so make sure your teen has a tire pressure gauge like this one from AstroAI in their glovebox.
    — Collin Morgan, Car and Driver, 14 Oct. 2022
  • Translated to cycling, that means a good pressure gauge is another handy tool.
    — Stephanie Pearson, Wired, 19 Dec. 2020
  • After a time the steam-pressure gauge registered full-boiler pressure.
    — Wayne Whittaker, Popular Mechanics, 26 Aug. 2021
  • Set up a monthly reminder on your phone to check their pressure gauge, or as directed by the manufacturer.
    — Matthew Ballinger, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2022
  • Keeping a tire pressure gauge at home can head off problems, according to Consumer Reports.
    — Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 27 Dec. 2022
  • The oil temperature gauge skyrocketed as the oil pressure gauge dropped.
    — Perry Vandell, azcentral, 4 July 2018
  • On a Sunday mid-afternoon In the height of the Argentinian winter, the game began and like many of the preceding finals the pressure gauge was ratcheted up to ten in the early minutes.
    — SI.com, 14 Apr. 2018
  • This handy digital tire-pressure gauge fits perfectly in a glovebox—and a Christmas stocking.
    — Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 7 Oct. 2022
  • To do this, Taylor places a high-powered fan and pressure gauge in the downstairs door and tightly seals the rest of the doorway with plastic to create a pressurized environment inside the home.
    — Jon Gorey, BostonGlobe.com, 12 June 2022
  • Our car also had the optional folding rear seat and an instrument cluster (ammeter and oil pressure gauge—the pressure was a steady 60 psi).
    — Car and Driver, 14 Sep. 2022
  • This digital tire pressure gauge has an LCD display, a lighted nozzle and comes in three different colors.
    — Yadi Rodriguez, cleveland, 19 June 2020
  • Lance and a few members from her lab used blast simulation devices known as shock tubes to test the Tiny’s pressure gauges and other equipment in advance of the live explosives phase of the experiment.
    — Evan Lubofsky, Smithsonian, 23 Aug. 2017

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