perforation gauge
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.55 in modern English
23
Scrabble Score
16
Letters
5
Syllables
11
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
A device for measuring the number of perforations per 2 centimetre distance along the edge of a postage stamp.
Example Sentences
- "The perforation-gauge is surrounded by a neat border, and inscription indicating the price — one shilling — and the publisher's address."
- "We desperately need starter materials such as stamps, albums, perforation gauges, hinges or mounts, and magnifying glasses — any materials that a novice collector requires to get started."
- "It is far easier to use a perforation gauge which for a few dollars can be found on eBay."