rain gage
Definition
Noun: - A device used to measure the amount of liquid precipitation (rain, and sometimes other forms like snow or hail after melting) that has fallen over a specific area and time period. It is a type of meteorological instrument.
Usage
The term "rain gage" is used to refer to the physical instrument itself. It is typically placed in an open area away from obstructions to collect and measure rainfall accurately. - The meteorologist checked the rain gage to record the daily precipitation total. - A standard rain gage consists of a funnel that directs rain into a measuring cylinder.
Advanced Usage
- "To read the rain gage": To check and record the measurement from the instrument.
- The volunteer's job is to read the rain gage every morning at 8 a.m.
- "To install/set up a rain gage": To place the instrument for use.
- They needed to install a rain gage in the field for their climate study.
Variants and Related Words
- Rain gauge: This is an equally common and synonymous spelling variant. "Gauge" and "gage" are both accepted in this context.
- Pluviometer: A more technical or scientific term for the same instrument.
- Ombrometer: Another, less common, technical term for a rain gauge.
- Precipitation gauge: A broader term that can include devices measuring other forms of precipitation like snow.
Synonyms
- Precipitation gauge
- Pluviometer
- Ombrometer
Related Phrases
- Tipping bucket rain gage: A specific, common type of automatic rain gauge that uses a small bucket that tips to record each fixed amount of rainfall.
- The weather station uses a tipping bucket rain gage for real-time data.
- Standard rain gage: Often refers to a simple manual cylinder-and-funnel design used as a reference.
Noun
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gauge consisting of an instrument to measure the quantity of precipitation
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