air gauge

noun

1. a gauge for measuring air pressure.

Word History and Origins

Origin of air gauge¹

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

If you’ve ever gone swimming in a video game, you’re familiar with the air gauge: that rapidly dwindling visualization of your oxygen supply, urging you to return to the surface before you drown.

From The Verge

Abzû, a meditative new game from 505 Games and Giant Squid, takes the bold step of eliminating the air gauge altogether.

From The Verge

After surfacing from each dive, he checked his air gauge against everyone else’s, to see who had used the least amount of oxygen while diving.

From New York Times

For a few minutes the fireman had his hands full feeding the fire, and Ralph, eyes, ears and all his senses on the alert, got in perfect touch with throttle, air gauge and exhaust valve.

From Project Gutenberg

Of course, there's even more chance of them being set incorrectly from the dealership, but don't forget to always keep a pump and air gauge in your truck!

From Time Magazine Archive