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Answer for the clue "Current gauge ", 7 letters:
ammeter

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Word definitions for ammeter in dictionaries

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Ammeter \Am"me*ter\, n. (Physics) A contraction of amperometer or amp[`e]remeter.

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
alt. A device that measures the magnitude of an electric current, especially one calibrated in amperes. n. A device that measures the magnitude of an electric current, especially one calibrated in amperes.

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
An ammeter is a measuring instrument used to measure the current in a circuit . Electric currents are measured in amperes (A), hence the name. Instruments used to measure smaller currents, in the milliampere or microampere range, are designated as milliammeters ...

Usage examples of ammeter.

It consisted of a metal wand, wire, and a case with 20 lbs of batteries and a micro ammeter that was useless in the middle of a herd in the dark.

It consisted of a metal wand, wire, and a case with 20 lbs of batteries and a micro ammeter that was useless in the middle of a herd in the dark.

In moments the ammeter connected with the disrupter beam began to rise so rapidly that Morey watched it with some concern.

An engine hung on chains from an I beam above garage disorder, tanks, tool cabinets, oilcans, ammeters, tires, tire lever and well, a folding chair behind a worktable of mallets, a board of car rings on hooks, vises and clamps and greasy rags everywhere, a beaded curtain marking off a personal area, and Arkady realized that he was directly below Pribluda's parlor.

Next he checked a bank of three ammeters, switching the monitor controls through each of the fuel cells to check their output.

Now instrument-needles were moving all over the panel: oil pressure, vacuum gauge, ammeter, voltmeter, heading indicator, artificial horizon, navigation indicators.