wind gauge

[ wind ]

noun

1. anemometer.
2. a scale on the rear sight of a rifle by which the sight is adjusted to correct for windage.

wind gauge

/ wɪnd /

noun

1. another name for anemometer
2. a scale on a gun sight indicating the amount of deflection necessary to allow for windage
3. music a device for measuring the wind pressure in the bellows of an organ

Word History and Origins

Origin of wind gauge¹

First recorded in 1645–55

Example Sentences

The former forecaster said he had also witnessed huge changes in the tools meteorologists use to put forecasts together, which used to be made up of "manual readings from thermometers, wind gauges and rain gauges".

From BBC

He installed a wind gauge on the roof that would sound an alarm in his bedroom, alerting him whenever the lawn risked being desiccated by a breeze.

From New York Times

On Tuesday afternoon, a gust of 73 mph was clocked on the Golden Gate Bridge, while a wind gauge at San Francisco’s Twin Peaks measured one at 63 mph.

From Los Angeles Times

The island’s wind gauge ″blew out at 105, so it could have been higher,″ he said.

From Seattle Times

Some published reports said the meet’s only wind gauge was turned off for Shinnick’s jump.

From Seattle Times