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Freycinet gauge

Freycinet gauge noun: a standard governing the dimensions of the locks of some canals, put in place as a result of a law passed during the tenure of Charles de Freycinet as minister of public works of France, dating from 5 August 1879.

Noun

Freycinet gauge

  1. A standard governing the dimensions of the locks of some canals, put in place as a result of a law passed during the tenure of Charles de Freycinet as minister of public works of France, dating from 5 August 1879.

Origin of Freycinet gauge

Named after French politician Charles de Freycinet who served as minister of public works of France, and as 14th Prime Minister of the French Third Republic.

Questions about Freycinet gauge

What does Freycinet gauge mean?
Freycinet gauge means a standard governing the dimensions of the locks of some canals, put in place as a result of a law passed during the tenure of Charles de Freycinet as minister of public works of France, dating from 5 August 1879.
What part of speech is Freycinet gauge?
Freycinet gauge is a noun.

Words near Freycinet gauge in the dictionary

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