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standard gauge

noun

  1. a width of 56.5 in (143.5 cm) between the rails of a railroad track, established as standard
  2. a railroad having such a gauge
  3. a locomotive or car for tracks of such a gauge

standard gauge Related Forms
stand′ard-gauge′ adjective
standard gauge Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • foot: The United States standard railroad gage of 4 feet, 8.5 inches is derived from the original specifications for an Imperial Roman war chariot.

Adjective modifier

  • British: The calculations below are based on the 5 in standard British gage and the modern mm measurement.

Noun used with modifier

  • railroad: The United States standard railroad gage of 4 feet, 8.5 inches is derived from the original specifications for an Imperial Roman war chariot.
  • railroad: Firstly, the standard railroad gage throughout most of the world is 4 foot 8.5 inches.