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star gauge

star gauge noun: a long rod, with adjustable points projecting radially at its end, for measuring the size of different parts of the bore of a gun.

Noun

star gauge (plural star gauges)

  1. A long rod, with adjustable points projecting radially at its end, for measuring the size of different parts of the bore of a gun.

Forms of star gauge

pluralstar gauges
alternative formstar gage

Questions about star gauge

What does star gauge mean?
Star gauge means a long rod, with adjustable points projecting radially at its end, for measuring the size of different parts of the bore of a gun.
What part of speech is star gauge?
Star gauge is a noun.
What is the plural of star gauge?
The plural of star gauge is star gauges.

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