| 单词 | sliding gauge |
| 释义 | > as lemmassliding gauge ΘΚΠ the world > relative properties > number > mathematical instruments > [noun] > arithmetical instrument > sliding ruler slide rule1663 sliding rule1663 sliding gauge1683 sliding scale1706 logarithmical scales1728 nonius1732 1683 J. Moxon Mech. Exercises II. 84 The Sliding Gage is..a Tool commonly used by Mathematical Instrument-Makers... Its Use is to measure and set off Distances between the Sholder and the Tooth, and to mark it off from the end, or else from the edge of your Work. 1701 T. Tuttell Descr. Math. Instruments in J. Moxon Math. made Easie (ed. 3) 18 Sliding Gunter, made of Box, with a middle piece that slides between 2 pieces, with Lines to answer Proportions by inspection: chiefly used by Mariners. 1728 E. Chambers Cycl. Gunter's-Scale, called also by Navigators absolutely the Gunter is a large Plain Scale, with divers Lines thereon... The same Lines are also occasionally laid down on Rulers to slide by each other; hence called Sliding-Gunters. < as lemmas |
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