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rain gauge

also rain gage

A device for measuring rainfall. Also called pluviometer, udometer.

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rain gauge

(Physical Geography) an instrument for measuring rainfall or snowfall, consisting of a cylinder covered by a funnel-like lid. Also called: pluviometer

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rain′ gauge`

an instrument for measuring rainfall.

[1760–70]

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Noun

rain gauge - gauge consisting of an instrument to measure the quantity of precipitation

pluviometer, rain gage, udometer

gauge, gage - a measuring instrument for measuring and indicating a quantity such as the thickness of wire or the amount of rain etc.

Translations

udometro

rain gauge

n → pluviometro

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