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Noun: surface gauge  sur-fis geyj
  1. Gauge consisting of a scriber mounted on an adjustable stand; used to test the accuracy of plane surfaces
    "The machinist used a surface gauge to check the flatness of the metal plate";
    - surface gage [US], scribing block

Derived forms: surface gauges

Type of: gage [N. Amer, rare], gauge