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gage
noun (1)

Definition (Entry 1 of 4)

less common spelling of gauge
  • a measurement (as of linear dimension) according to some standard or system: such as
    the distance between the rails of a railroad
    the size of a shotgun barrel's inner diameter nominally expressed as the number of lead balls each just fitting that diameter required to make a pound //a 12-gauge shotgun
    the thickness of a thin material (such as sheet metal or plastic film)
    the diameter of a slender object (such as wire or a hypodermic needle)
    the fineness of a knitted fabric expressed by the number of loops per unit width
    dimensions, size
    measure sense 1 //surveys are a gauge of public sentiment
  • an instrument for or a means of measuring or testing: such as
    an instrument for measuring a dimension or for testing mechanical accuracy
    an instrument with a graduated (see graduate entry 1 sense transitive 2a) scale or dial for measuring or indicating quantity
  • relative position of a ship with reference to another ship and the wind
  • a function introduced into a field equation to produce a convenient form of the equation but having no observable physical consequences
noun (2)
ˈgāj

Definition (Entry 2 of 4)

  • a token of defiance
    specifically a glove or cap cast on the ground to be taken up by an opponent as a pledge of combat
  • something deposited as a pledge of performance
verb
gaged; gag​ing; gag​es

Definition (Entry 3 of 4)

noun (3)

Definition (Entry 4 of 4)

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Noun (2)
guarantee guaranty pawn pledge security
Examples
Noun (2)
  • //in the old days a sheriff would take gage in the form of personal goods from an accused person who then had to appear in court or forfeit the goods
First Known Use
Noun (2)
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun (3)
1847, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
Noun (2)
Middle English, "pledge, formal pledge of a person's appearance to do battle," borrowed from Anglo-French — more at wage entry 1
Verb
borrowed from Anglo-French gager "to offer surety, give as a pledge," derivative of gage "pledge, gage entry 2"
Noun (3)
by shortening
gage
noun

Synonyms

gage
noun (1)

Definition (Entry 1 of 4)

less common spelling of gauge
  • a measurement (as of linear dimension) according to some standard or system: such as
    the distance between the rails of a railroad
    the size of a shotgun barrel's inner diameter nominally expressed as the number of lead balls each just fitting that diameter required to make a pound //a 12-gauge shotgun
    the thickness of a thin material (such as sheet metal or plastic film)
    the diameter of a slender object (such as wire or a hypodermic needle)
    the fineness of a knitted fabric expressed by the number of loops per unit width
    dimensions, size
    measure sense 1 //surveys are a gauge of public sentiment
  • an instrument for or a means of measuring or testing: such as
    an instrument for measuring a dimension or for testing mechanical accuracy
    an instrument with a graduated (see graduate entry 1 sense transitive 2a) scale or dial for measuring or indicating quantity
  • relative position of a ship with reference to another ship and the wind
  • a function introduced into a field equation to produce a convenient form of the equation but having no observable physical consequences
noun (2)
ˈgāj

Definition (Entry 2 of 4)

  • a token of defiance
    specifically a glove or cap cast on the ground to be taken up by an opponent as a pledge of combat
  • something deposited as a pledge of performance
verb
gaged; gag​ing; gag​es

Definition (Entry 3 of 4)

noun (3)

Definition (Entry 4 of 4)

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Noun (2)
guarantee guaranty pawn pledge security
Examples
Noun (2)
  • //in the old days a sheriff would take gage in the form of personal goods from an accused person who then had to appear in court or forfeit the goods
First Known Use
Noun (2)
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun (3)
1847, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
Noun (2)
Middle English, "pledge, formal pledge of a person's appearance to do battle," borrowed from Anglo-French — more at wage entry 1
Verb
borrowed from Anglo-French gager "to offer surety, give as a pledge," derivative of gage "pledge, gage entry 2"
Noun (3)
by shortening
gage
noun

Synonyms

gage
noun (1)

Definition (Entry 1 of 4)

less common spelling of gauge
  • a measurement (as of linear dimension) according to some standard or system: such as
    the distance between the rails of a railroad
    the size of a shotgun barrel's inner diameter nominally expressed as the number of lead balls each just fitting that diameter required to make a pound //a 12-gauge shotgun
    the thickness of a thin material (such as sheet metal or plastic film)
    the diameter of a slender object (such as wire or a hypodermic needle)
    the fineness of a knitted fabric expressed by the number of loops per unit width
    dimensions, size
    measure sense 1 //surveys are a gauge of public sentiment
  • an instrument for or a means of measuring or testing: such as
    an instrument for measuring a dimension or for testing mechanical accuracy
    an instrument with a graduated (see graduate entry 1 sense transitive 2a) scale or dial for measuring or indicating quantity
  • relative position of a ship with reference to another ship and the wind
  • a function introduced into a field equation to produce a convenient form of the equation but having no observable physical consequences
noun (2)
ˈgāj

Definition (Entry 2 of 4)

  • a token of defiance
    specifically a glove or cap cast on the ground to be taken up by an opponent as a pledge of combat
  • something deposited as a pledge of performance
verb
gaged; gag​ing; gag​es

Definition (Entry 3 of 4)

noun (3)

Definition (Entry 4 of 4)

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Noun (2)
guarantee guaranty pawn pledge security
Examples
Noun (2)
  • //in the old days a sheriff would take gage in the form of personal goods from an accused person who then had to appear in court or forfeit the goods
First Known Use
Noun (2)
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun (3)
1847, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
Noun (2)
Middle English, "pledge, formal pledge of a person's appearance to do battle," borrowed from Anglo-French — more at wage entry 1
Verb
borrowed from Anglo-French gager "to offer surety, give as a pledge," derivative of gage "pledge, gage entry 2"
Noun (3)
by shortening
gage
noun

Synonyms

gage
noun (1)

Definition (Entry 1 of 4)

less common spelling of gauge
  • a measurement (as of linear dimension) according to some standard or system: such as
    the distance between the rails of a railroad
    the size of a shotgun barrel's inner diameter nominally expressed as the number of lead balls each just fitting that diameter required to make a pound //a 12-gauge shotgun
    the thickness of a thin material (such as sheet metal or plastic film)
    the diameter of a slender object (such as wire or a hypodermic needle)
    the fineness of a knitted fabric expressed by the number of loops per unit width
    dimensions, size
    measure sense 1 //surveys are a gauge of public sentiment
  • an instrument for or a means of measuring or testing: such as
    an instrument for measuring a dimension or for testing mechanical accuracy
    an instrument with a graduated (see graduate entry 1 sense transitive 2a) scale or dial for measuring or indicating quantity
  • relative position of a ship with reference to another ship and the wind
  • a function introduced into a field equation to produce a convenient form of the equation but having no observable physical consequences
noun (2)
ˈgāj

Definition (Entry 2 of 4)

  • a token of defiance
    specifically a glove or cap cast on the ground to be taken up by an opponent as a pledge of combat
  • something deposited as a pledge of performance
verb
gaged; gag​ing; gag​es

Definition (Entry 3 of 4)

noun (3)

Definition (Entry 4 of 4)

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Noun (2)
guarantee guaranty pawn pledge security
Examples
Noun (2)
  • //in the old days a sheriff would take gage in the form of personal goods from an accused person who then had to appear in court or forfeit the goods
First Known Use
Noun (2)
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun (3)
1847, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
Noun (2)
Middle English, "pledge, formal pledge of a person's appearance to do battle," borrowed from Anglo-French — more at wage entry 1
Verb
borrowed from Anglo-French gager "to offer surety, give as a pledge," derivative of gage "pledge, gage entry 2"
Noun (3)
by shortening
gage
noun

Synonyms

gage
noun (1)

Definition (Entry 1 of 4)

less common spelling of gauge
  • a measurement (as of linear dimension) according to some standard or system: such as
    the distance between the rails of a railroad
    the size of a shotgun barrel's inner diameter nominally expressed as the number of lead balls each just fitting that diameter required to make a pound //a 12-gauge shotgun
    the thickness of a thin material (such as sheet metal or plastic film)
    the diameter of a slender object (such as wire or a hypodermic needle)
    the fineness of a knitted fabric expressed by the number of loops per unit width
    dimensions, size
    measure sense 1 //surveys are a gauge of public sentiment
  • an instrument for or a means of measuring or testing: such as
    an instrument for measuring a dimension or for testing mechanical accuracy
    an instrument with a graduated (see graduate entry 1 sense transitive 2a) scale or dial for measuring or indicating quantity
  • relative position of a ship with reference to another ship and the wind
  • a function introduced into a field equation to produce a convenient form of the equation but having no observable physical consequences
noun (2)
ˈgāj

Definition (Entry 2 of 4)

  • a token of defiance
    specifically a glove or cap cast on the ground to be taken up by an opponent as a pledge of combat
  • something deposited as a pledge of performance
verb
gaged; gag​ing; gag​es

Definition (Entry 3 of 4)

noun (3)

Definition (Entry 4 of 4)

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Noun (2)
guarantee guaranty pawn pledge security
Examples
Noun (2)
  • //in the old days a sheriff would take gage in the form of personal goods from an accused person who then had to appear in court or forfeit the goods
First Known Use
Noun (2)
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun (3)
1847, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
Noun (2)
Middle English, "pledge, formal pledge of a person's appearance to do battle," borrowed from Anglo-French — more at wage entry 1
Verb
borrowed from Anglo-French gager "to offer surety, give as a pledge," derivative of gage "pledge, gage entry 2"
Noun (3)
by shortening
gage
noun

Synonyms