"Gauging Rod" is a word in ENGLISH

A wider distance between the rails than the \"standard\" gauge of four feet eight inches and a half. See Gauge.

To measure. See Gauge, v. t.

A measure or standard. See Gauge, n.

An instrument for measuring the tension or elastic force of gases, steam, etc., constructed usually on the principle of allowing …

An instrument for gauging or testing a plane surface. See Surface gauge, under Surface.

See under Gauge, n.

One of two officers chosen yearly to regulate the assize of bread, and to see the true gauge of weights …

Two officers yearly chosen ln Cambridge, England, to see the true gauge of all the weights and measures

See Water gauge.

An instrument for measuring or ascertaining the depth or quantity of water, or for indicating the height of its surface, …