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wind gage::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | anemometer, wind gauge |
| Type of | gage, gauge |
Examples of wind gage
wind gage
This time a change of wind gave the Spanish the weather-gage, and they sought to close with the English, but were foiled by the smaller ships'greater manoeuvrability.
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The weather gage, the advantage of having a following wind, was an important factor in naval battles, particularly to the attackers.
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The bear thingie is a stake with a wooden bear on it, and the bear is holding a thermometer in one hand and a rain gage in the other, and there is a wind indicator sticking out of its head.
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This was compounded by the French tendency to fight from the leeward gage, causing the guns to point high as the ships heeled with the wind.
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