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rain gauge
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rain gauge also rain gage
n.
A device for measuring rainfall. Also called pluviometer, udometer.
rain gauge
n
(Earth Sciences / 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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Noun1.rain gauge - gauge consisting of an instrument to measure the quantity of precipitationrain 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.
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rain gauge n → pluviometro
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