pressure gauge

an instrument for measuring the pressure of a gas or liquid.

an instrument used to determine the pressure in the bore or chamber of a gun when the charge explodes.

Origin of pressure gauge

First recorded in 1860–65

It is connected with the pressure-gauge n, and is further provided with a control thermometer o.

Acetylene, The Principles Of Its Generation And Use |F. H. Leeds
Hurriedly he opened the draughts in the fire-box, shook up the coals, and saw the needle begin to quiver on the pressure-gauge.

Where the Blue Begins |Christopher Morley
We connect a pressure-gauge to it, and see what the finger of the gauge has to say.

Marvels of Scientific Invention |Thomas W. Corbin
There is a pressure-gauge on the pipe leaving the compressor and another on the one entering it.

Marvels of Scientific Invention |Thomas W. Corbin

A pressure-gauge to register the depth of the sinker has been added by Sir William.

Heroes of the Telegraph |J. Munro

pressure gauge

any instrument for measuring fluid pressure See also Bourdon gauge, manometer