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View usage for: gage in British English 1 (ɡeɪdʒ) noun1. something deposited as security against the fulfilment of an obligation; pledge 2. (formerly) a glove or other object thrown down to indicate a challenge to combat verb3. (transitive) archaic to stake, pledge, or wager Word origin C14: from Old French gage, of Germanic origin; compare Gothic wadi pledge (geɪdʒ) Thomas1721-87; Brit. general in the American Revolution gage in American English 1 (geɪdʒ) noun1. something deposited or pledged to ensure that an obligation will be fulfilled; security 2. a pledge to appear and fight, as a glove thrown down by a knight challenging another verb transitiveWord forms: gaged or ˈgaging Archaic4. to offer as a pledge; wager Word origin ME < OFr, a pledge, pawn < (? via ML wagium) Frank * waddi or Goth wadi, pledge < IE base * wadh-: see wed gage in American English 2 (geɪdʒ) noun, verb transitiveWord forms: gaged or ˈgaging gage in American English 3 (geɪdʒ) gage in Mechanical Engineering (geɪdʒ) or gauge Word forms: (regular plural) gages noun( Mechanical engineering: Control, instrumentation and metrology) A gage is an instrument for measuring a quantity. There are many different types of gages. The temperature gage read 170 degrees. Steam boilers must have a pressure gage that indicates the boiler pressure at all times. A gage is an instrument for measuring a quantity. gage in British English 2 (ɡeɪdʒ) gage in British English 3 (ɡeɪdʒ) noun US old-fashioned, slang marijuana Word origin C20: of uncertain origin; compare ganja marijuana in British English 3 or marihuana (ˌmærɪˈhwɑːnə) noun1. the dried leaves and flowers of the hemp plant, used for its euphoric effects, esp in the form of cigarettes See also cannabis 2. another name for hemp (sense 1) gage in British English 4 (ɡeɪdʒ) noun, verb US a variant spelling (esp in technical senses) of gauge (ɡeɪdʒ) noun Thomas. 1721–87, British general and governor in America; commander in chief of British forces at Bunker Hill (1775) Synonyms of 'gage'challenge, dare, glove, defiance pledge, security, bond, earnest More Synonyms of gage Definition of 'gage'Definition (formerly) a glove or other object thrown down to indicate a challenge to fight Additional synonymsDefinition a written or spoken agreement, esp. a promise I'm not about to betray my bond with my brother. Synonyms agreement, word, promise, contract, guarantee, pledge, obligation, compact, covenantDefinition open resistance to authority or opposition his courageous defiance of the government Synonyms resistance, challenge, opposition, confrontation, contempt, disregard, provocation, disobedience, insolence, insubordination, rebelliousness, recalcitrance, contumacy (literary) Definition money given in part payment for goods or services A deposit of £20 is required when ordering. Synonyms down payment, security, stake, pledge, warranty, instalment, retainer, part payment - gaffe
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Additional synonymsDefinition a part payment given in advance as a guarantee of the remainder, esp. to confirm a contract He gave us the money as an earnest of his good faith. Synonyms down payment, security, promise, guarantee, deposit, pledge, token, assurance, earnest money, surety, foretasteDefinition a protective hand covering worn in sports such as boxing a pair of white cotton gloves Synonyms mitten, gauntlet, mitt Definition something that makes a specified condition or outcome certain He had to give a personal guarantee on the loan to his company. Synonyms security, earnest (old-fashioned), collateral, suretyDefinition an article deposited as security Synonyms security, bond, guarantee, pledge, assurance, collateral, gage, guarantyDefinition something given or pledged to guarantee payment of a loan The banks will pledge the land as security. Synonyms pledge, insurance, guarantee, backing, hostage, collateral, pawn, gage, suretyDefinition security given as a guarantee that an obligation will be met a surety of £2,500 Synonyms security, guarantee, deposit, insurance, bond, safety, pledge, bail, warranty, indemnityDefinition a symbol, sign, or indication of something He sent her a gift as a token of his appreciation. Synonyms symbol, mark, sign, note, evidence, earnest (old-fashioned), index, expression, demonstration, proof, indication, clue, representation, badge, manifestationgage in British English 1 (ɡeɪdʒ) noun1. something deposited as security against the fulfilment of an obligation; pledge 2. (formerly) a glove or other object thrown down to indicate a challenge to combat verb3. (transitive) archaic to stake, pledge, or wager Word origin C14: from Old French gage, of Germanic origin; compare Gothic wadi pledge gage in British English 2 (ɡeɪdʒ) gage in British English 3 (ɡeɪdʒ) noun US old-fashioned, slang marijuana Word origin C20: of uncertain origin; compare ganja marijuana in British English 3 or marihuana (ˌmærɪˈhwɑːnə) noun1. the dried leaves and flowers of the hemp plant, used for its euphoric effects, esp in the form of cigarettes See also cannabis 2. another name for hemp (sense 1) gage in British English 4 (ɡeɪdʒ) noun, verb US a variant spelling (esp in technical senses) of gauge (ɡeɪdʒ) noun Thomas. 1721–87, British general and governor in America; commander in chief of British forces at Bunker Hill (1775) |