rain gauge

/ˌreɪn ˈgeɪdʒ/
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Other forms: rain gauges

Definitions of rain gauge
  1. noun
    gauge consisting of an instrument to measure the quantity of precipitation
    synonyms: pluviometer, rain gage, udometer
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    type of:
    gage, gauge
    a measuring instrument for measuring and indicating a quantity such as the thickness of wire or the amount of rain etc.
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