| 单词 | feeler gauge |
| 释义 | > as lemmasfeeler gauge b. A device for ascertaining the dimensions of a space through coming into contact with the bounding surface; esp. a gauge consisting of thin metal strips of different known thicknesses, used to measure narrow gaps or clearances (more fully feeler gauge). ΘΚΠ the world > relative properties > measurement > measuring instrument > [noun] > for determining or verifying dimensions > for narrow gaps wedge-micrometer1891 feeler1919 slip gauge1919 Jo block1936 1919 Motor Boating Jan. 23/2 A thickness gauge or feeler is the only other requirement to determine the place and position of the bend. 1931 D. Garnett Grasshoppers Come 6 Wright was tracing out the cause of an intermittent miss on the starboard magneto of a Gipsy engine and was toying with a pair of feeler gauges. 1936 Pop. Mech. May 657 This horseshoe shaped frame with its spring wire 'feelers' gauges the size of the tunnels. 1967 E. Chambers Photolitho-offset xv. 231 The lock nuts and adjusting screws are released in order that, for example, a 0·006 in. feeler can just be inserted between the bearers on both sides of the cylinders. 2002 Fine Woodworking Mar. 71/3 A business card works well as a feeler gauge to measure the gap. < as lemmas |
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