liquid measure

[lik-wid mezh-er] / ˈlɪk wɪd ˈmɛʒ ər /

NOUN

unit of capacity for liquids

Synonyms

WEAK

British imperial liquid measure US liquid measure cup gallon gill liquid unit pint quart

Example Sentences

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Theradaptive, unlike liquid measures to regrow bone, can do so in a way that is more precise and less dangerous to the patient.

From Washington Times

Bread does not nourish me, dawn disrupts me, all day I hunt for the liquid measure of your steps.

From New York Times

HOGSHEAD, a cask for holding liquor or other commodities, such as tobacco, sugar, molasses, &c.; also a liquid measure of capacity, varying with the contents.

From Project Gutenberg

A liquid measure in various countries of Europe.

From Project Gutenberg

We found all the dry and liquid measures just as in the palace.

From Project Gutenberg