pitchgauge
nounUK /ˈpɪtʃ.ɡeɪdʒ/
US /ˈpɪtʃ.ɡeɪdʒ/
A pitch gauge is a small tool that helps you see how steep or slanted something is.
The builder used a pitch gauge to check the angle of the roof.
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2. A tool used to measure the angle of propeller or rotor blades.
The mechanic adjusted the propeller using a pitch gauge.
3. A device for checking the pitch or spacing of gear teeth or screw threads.
He used a pitch gauge to confirm the thread size on the bolt.
4. An instrument for measuring the pitch of a musical tone or tuning.
The piano tuner relied on a pitch gauge to keep the notes accurate.