weather gauge
Example Sentences
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The Esmeraldo Weather Center in Camagüey registered winds of more than 124 miles per hour before part of the weather gauge blew off.
From New York Times ● Sep. 9, 2017
John Ozanne made us all lie down, save when a change of course was necessary, while he did his utmost to get the weather gauge of the enemy.
From Carette of Sark by John Oxenham
They did not, however, advance directly towards them, but bore up closely into the wind until they had gained the weather gauge of the enemy.
From When London Burned : a Story of Restoration Times and the Great Fire by G. A. (George Alfred) Henty
"Does he, indeed?" replied the captain, laughing; for, having the "weather gauge" of the rascal, he was disposed to treat the matter very lightly.
From Across India Or, Live Boys in the Far East by Oliver Optic
As soon as identification was certain, Captain Wellsby hauled to windward to hold the weather gauge and Colonel Stuart called the men to quarters.
From Blackbeard: Buccaneer by Frank Earle Schoonover
