Rain Gauge (Noun)
Meaning
Gauge consisting of an instrument to measure the quantity of precipitation.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The rain gauge is installed in an open area to ensure accurate measurements of rainfall.
- A standard rain gauge consists of a cylindrical container with a flat bottom and a narrow opening at the top.
- The farmer checked the rain gauge every morning to determine if the crops had received enough water.
- The meteorologist used data from the rain gauge to predict the likelihood of flooding in the area.
- The park ranger installed a new rain gauge to monitor the effects of climate change on the local ecosystem.