petrol gauge
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Definition
- Noun:
- An instrument in a vehicle that shows how much gasoline remains in the fuel tank: A petrol gauge is a device, typically found on the dashboard, with a needle or digital display that moves to indicate the level of fuel.
Usage
- The primary function is to inform the driver of the remaining fuel quantity to help prevent running out.
- It is a standard component in motor vehicles with internal combustion engines.
Examples
- Noun:
- I checked the petrol gauge and saw that the tank was almost empty.
- The petrol gauge needle was pointing to 'F' for full when we started the journey.
- Her car's petrol gauge is broken, so she has to track her mileage instead.
Advanced Usage
- "The petrol gauge is on empty/reading empty": Indicates the gauge shows there is very little or no fuel left.
- We need to find a station; the petrol gauge is on empty.
- "A faulty petrol gauge": Describes a gauge that is not working correctly.
- A faulty petrol gauge can leave you stranded if you're not careful.
Variants and Related Words
- Fuel gauge (n): A more general term that serves the same function, applicable to diesel or other fuels besides petrol/gasoline.
- Gas gauge (n): The common term used in American English for the same instrument.
- Fuel indicator (n): Another synonym for the device.
Synonyms
- Fuel gauge
- Gas gauge (US English)
- Fuel level indicator
Notes
- The term is chiefly used in British English. In American English, "gas gauge" is standard.
- It is a compound noun formed from "petrol" (fuel) and "gauge" (measuring instrument).
Noun
- gauge that indicates the amount of gasoline left in the gasoline tank of a vehicle