wind-gage
Definition
Noun (also spelled wind-gauge): 1. A meteorological instrument: a device used to measure the speed or force of the wind; an anemometer. 2. A technical gauge: a device attached to a firearm (such as a rifle) to measure or adjust for wind speed and direction, aiding in accurate shooting.
Usage Examples
- (An instrument to measure wind velocity.)
- (A device on a firearm to adjust for wind.)
Advanced Usage
"wind-gage reading": the numerical value displayed by the instrument.
- The wind-gage reading showed gusts of up to 40 miles per hour. (The measurement indicated strong wind.)
"wind-gage calibration": the process of setting the instrument to ensure accuracy.
- Proper wind-gage calibration is essential for reliable weather data. (Adjusting the device for correct measurements.)
Variants and Related Words
- Wind-gauge (noun): alternative spelling of wind-gage (same meaning).
- Anemometer (noun): a more formal term for a wind-gage in meteorology.
- The anemometer on the roof spins with the wind. (A device for measuring wind speed.)
- Wind-speed indicator (noun): a general phrase for any instrument measuring wind speed.
Synonyms
- Anemometer: a scientific instrument for measuring wind speed.
- Wind meter: a less common synonym for a wind-gage.
Related Idioms
- "To take a wind-gage": (archaic or figurative) to assess a situation or the mood of a group.
- He took a wind-gage of the audience before starting his speech. (He evaluated the general feeling or atmosphere.)
Phrasal Verbs
(No common phrasal verbs are formed with "wind-gage" as it is a compound noun.)