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weather gauge
noun as in barometer
Strong match
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He would thus have what corresponded to the weather-gauge in old-time frigate actions.
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His plan was to gain the weather-gauge of the Armada, and inflict damage on them in their course, and throw them into disorder.
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Another simple weather-gauge may be made by stretching whip-cord or catgut over five pulleys.
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She stood down upon us, under all sail, having the weather-gauge, and as soon as she got within gunshot began blazing away.
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Commander, you handled him like a babby, kept the weather gauge, and hulled him every shot.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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