forcegauge
nounUK /ˈfɔːs ɡeɪdʒ/
US /ˈfɔːrs ɡeɪdʒ/
A tool that shows how hard something is being pulled or pushed.
The engineer used a force gauge to check how tightly the bolt was fastened.
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2. A digital instrument that displays force readings on a screen.
The digital force gauge recorded a peak load of 50 newtons.
3. A device used in quality testing to measure the strength of materials.
The factory uses a force gauge to test the strength of each plastic clip.
4. A handheld tool for checking the pull strength of wires and cables.
He attached the force gauge to the cable to measure its tension.