How to Use pressure gauge in a Sentence

pressure gauge

noun
  • Insert a pressure gauge and check the tire pressure of all tires.
    — Athena Ankrah, The Arizona Republic, 14 Oct. 2021
  • Please note, having a pressure gauge is also a must (this model came with one).
    — Jack Hennessy, Outdoor Life, 3 Dec. 2020
  • Purchase a simple pressure gauge, which will run you about $10.
    — Joseph Truini, Popular Mechanics, 16 Feb. 2023
  • The pressure gauge at the main water inflow to the house is within the normal range.
    — Washington Post, 25 Apr. 2022
  • Some electric brushes even include a pressure gauge to alert you to your level of force.
    — Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 21 July 2022
  • Check your oil regularly and keep an eye on your oil pressure gauge throughout the trip.
    — Timothy Dahl, Popular Mechanics, 18 Aug. 2016
  • Keep an eye on the pressure gauge for consistent extractions.
    — WIRED, 30 June 2023
  • The dial pressure gauge sports an electronic screen instead of the stick or dial.
    — Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025
  • The dial pressure gauge sports an electronic screen instead of the stick or dial.
    — Stuart Dyos, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Use a water pressure gauge attached to the spigot to test your source's performance.
    — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2022
  • The fuel pressure gauge is glowing bright red, and water pressure is peaking.
    — Mike Hembree, USA TODAY, 9 Feb. 2018
  • Translated to cycling, that means a good pressure gauge is another handy tool.
    — Stephanie Pearson, Wired, 19 Dec. 2020
  • Check for leaks each year and make sure that the pressure gauge is within a normal range—this is the best sign of its usability.
    — Country Living Staff, Country Living, 1 Nov. 2019
  • The pressure canner is a heavy-duty pot with a tight-fitting lid that contains a vent, pressure gauge, and screw clamps.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 15 Sep. 2020
  • Rhodes' oil pressure gauge flashed red in the waning laps, indicating the engine could be on the verge of expiring.
    — Fletcher Page, The Courier-Journal, 12 July 2018
  • Resembling a blood pressure cuff, the dial pressure is easier to read than the stick pressure gauge.
    — Stuart Dyos, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Resembling a blood pressure cuff, the dial pressure is easier to read than the stick pressure gauge.
    — Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025
  • The oil temperature gauge skyrocketed as the oil pressure gauge dropped.
    — Perry Vandell, azcentral, 4 July 2018
  • This Craftsman has pressure gauges for both the tank and the outlet plus an auto-safe valve that has a manual function as well.
    — Nor'adila Hepburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2023
  • Set up a monthly reminder on your phone to check their pressure gauge, or as directed by the manufacturer.
    — Matthew Ballinger, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2022
  • Better ones have a large pressure gauge built in; all but the cheapest will have a clever head that fits both Shraeder and Presta valves.
    — al, 2 Dec. 2020
  • The filter has an extra-large strainer basket that will capture large debris, and the system comes with a four-way valve, pressure gauge, and drain valve.
    — Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 14 June 2022
  • This handy digital tire-pressure gauge fits perfectly in a glovebox—and a Christmas stocking.
    — Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 7 Oct. 2022
  • Keeping a tire pressure gauge at home can head off problems, according to Consumer Reports.
    — Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 27 Dec. 2022
  • Another Sequoia surprise-and-delight feature is a real-time oil pressure gauge.
    — Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
  • This pressure gauge from AstroAI can fit in a shirt pocket when not in use and is perfect for getting quick, no-fuss readouts on the fly.
    — Popular Science, 21 Sep. 2020
  • The super-portable AstroAI digital tire pressure gauge is a key tool to have in your car to check how much air is in your tires.
    — Billy Cadden, Popular Science, 19 Aug. 2019
  • As gas stations can offer air pumps, AAA warned that those pressure gauges could be damaged due to weather exposure or overuse.
    — Stuart Dyos, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
  • As gas stations can offer air pumps, AAA warned that those pressure gauges could be damaged due to weather exposure or overuse.
    — Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Thing is, the difference between too little and too much can be as small as a couple of PSI, which is why a pressure gauge is a must-have tool.
    — Mike Levy, Outside Online, 19 Feb. 2023

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