measuring unit
2007-11-11 17:26:48 · 3 answers · asked by harshad t 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
'Gauge' is usually used when refering to the width or thickness of something as in wire, cable, etc. It is also used when referring to the distance between the rails of a railway (railroad). Different countries have different 'gauges' - ie the distance between the tracks varies. This is a particular problem for trains travelling in Europe between 'western' Europe and ex-Soviet Union countries (which use a wider gauge). The trains' bodies have to be lifted off the running gear, new running gear fitted and the train lowered again before the trains can continue their journey.
2007-11-11 21:24:03 · answer #1 · answered by del_icious_manager 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The diameter of the item in question. Different items use different scales. Gauge measurment of wire, or interior of a rifled barrel.
2007-11-11 17:29:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally, a measure of wire thickness. Larger numbers map to thinner wire.
It can also be a measure of bore diameter of the barrel of a gun.
2007-11-11 17:30:05 · answer #3 · answered by iNsTaNt pUdDiNhEaD 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋