weather gauge

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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

"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 Optic, Oliver

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 Oxenham, John

The breeze, still light, veered to the north-east, giving the Americans the weather gauge.

From Tecumseh A Chronicle of the Last Great Leader of His People; Vol. 17 of Chronicles of Canada by Raymond, Ethel T.

A very interesting invention of a scientific instrument of some precision by Leonardo was what may be called a weather gauge.

From The Century of Columbus by Walsh, James J.