retort
retort /ˈriːˌtɔrt/
noun
-
()
A quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
(
counter
, rejoinder
, replication
, comeback
, retort
, return
, riposte
)
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
It brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher
it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher
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A vessel where substances are distilled or decomposed by heat
(
retort
)
a vessel where substances are distilled or decomposed by heat
The chemist placed the mixture in the retort to begin the distillation process.
The chemist placed the mixture in the retort to begin the distillation process.
verb
-
()
Answer back
(
repay
, riposte
, come back
, rejoin
, retort
, return
)
answer back
He quickly retorted to her sarcastic comment with a witty remark.
He quickly retorted to her sarcastic comment with a witty remark.
gauge
gauge /ˈgeɪdʒ/
noun
-
()
A measuring instrument for measuring and indicating a quantity such as the thickness of wire or the amount of rain etc.
(
gage
[ N. American] , gauge
)
a measuring instrument for measuring and indicating a quantity such as the thickness of wire or the amount of rain etc.
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Diameter of a tube or gun barrel
(
bore
, calibre
[Canadian, British] , gauge
, caliber
[American] )
diameter of a tube or gun barrel
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The thickness of wire
(
gauge
)
the thickness of wire
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The distance between the rails of a railway or between the wheels of a train
(
gauge
)
the distance between the rails of a railway or between the wheels of a train
The gauge of a railway track determines the size and type of trains that can use it.
The gauge of a railway track determines the size and type of trains that can use it.
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Accepted or approved instance or example of a quantity or quality against which others are judged or measured or compared
(
gauge
, standard of measurement
)
accepted or approved instance or example of a quantity or quality against which others are judged or measured or compared
verb
-
()
Judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
(
approximate
, gauge
, guess
, estimate
, judge
)
judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
I estimate this chicken to weigh three pounds
I estimate this chicken to weigh three pounds
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Mix in specific proportions
(
gauge
)
mix in specific proportions
Gauge plaster
gauge plaster
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Adapt to a specified measurement
(
gauge
)
adapt to a specified measurement
Gauge the instruments
gauge the instruments
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Measure precisely and against a standard
(
gauge
)
measure precisely and against a standard
The wire is gauged
the wire is gauged
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Determine the capacity, volume, or contents of by measurement and calculation
(
gauge
)
determine the capacity, volume, or contents of by measurement and calculation
Gauge the wine barrels
gauge the wine barrels
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Rub to a uniform size
(
gauge
)
rub to a uniform size
Gauge bricks
gauge bricks