Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

marking gauge

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.68 in modern English

Syllables: mark-ing -gauge
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A tool used in woodworking and metalworking to scribe a line parallel to a reference edge or surface.

Etymology

From marking + gauge.

Inflected Forms

marking gauges (plural) marking gage (alternative)

Synonyms

scratch gauge

Questions

What does marking gauge mean?: A tool used in woodworking and metalworking to scribe a line parallel to a reference edge or surface.
Where does marking gauge come from?: From marking + gauge.

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