WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

Google
 

strain gauge

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun strain gauge has 1 sense
  1. strain gauge, strain gage - a gauge for measuring strain in a surface
    --1 is a kind of gauge, gage

Definitions from the Web

Strain Gauge

Noun:

A strain gauge is a device used to measure the strain or deformation of an object by converting it into an electrical signal.

For example: The engineers used a strain gauge to monitor the stress levels in the bridge's support beams.

Verb:

To strain gauge something means to measure or monitor its strain or deformation using a strain gauge.

For example: The technicians strain gauged the metal plate to determine its structural integrity.

Adjective:

The term "strain gauge" can also be used as an adjective to describe something related to or utilizing strain gauges.

For example: The aircraft's strain gauge sensors allowed the pilots to monitor any bending or flexing of the wings during turbulence.

Related Products:

straightjacket straightlaced straightly straightness straights straightway strain strain gage strain gauge strain theory strained strained emotions strainer strainer vine strainge straingent straining

Sponsored (shop thru our affiliate link to help maintain this site):

WordNet-Online
Home | Free dictionary software | Copyright notice | Contact us | Network & desktop search | Search My Network | LAN Find | Reminder software | Software downloads | WordNet dictionary | Automotive thesaurus