gas gage

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gas gage

The driver checks the gas gage before starting the long trip.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • An instrument that measures and displays the amount of fuel remaining in a vehicle's fuel tank: A "gas gage" is a dashboard instrument, typically a dial or digital display, that shows the driver how much gasoline is left in the vehicle's tank.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The gas gage showed the tank was nearly empty, so I stopped at the next station.
    • My car's gas gage is broken; it always reads 'full' even when the tank is almost dry.
Advanced Usage
  • "To be on empty" (according to the gas gage): To indicate that the fuel level is critically low.
    • We need to find a gas station; the gas gage has been on empty for ten miles.
  • "A faulty gas gage": An instrument that provides incorrect readings.
    • The mechanic said the problem was just a faulty gas gage, not the fuel pump.
Variants and Related Words
  • Fuel gauge (n): A more general term for an instrument indicating the level of any type of fuel (e.g., diesel, gasoline).
    • The truck's fuel gauge is calibrated for diesel.
  • Gas gauge (n): An alternative, more common spelling of "gas gage."
    • Is the gas gauge accurate in your new car?
Synonyms
  • Fuel indicator: A device that shows the level of fuel.
  • Fuel level sender/sensor: The technical name for the component that measures the fuel level and sends the signal to the gauge.
Related Phrases
  • To watch the gas gage: To monitor the fuel level closely.
    • On long trips through remote areas, you should watch the gas gage carefully.
  • The gas gage needle: The physical pointer on an analog (dial) fuel gauge.
    • The gas gage needle was hovering just above the red zone.
gas gage

The driver checks the gas gage before starting the long trip.

Noun
  1. gauge that indicates the amount of gasoline left in the gasoline tank of a vehicle

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