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21Grade crossing — Grade Grade (gr[=a]d), n. [F. grade, L. gradus step, pace, grade, from gradi to step, go. Cf. {Congress}, {Degree}, {Gradus}.] 1. A step or degree in any series, rank, quality, order; relative position or standing; as, grades of military rank;… …
22Up grade — Grade Grade (gr[=a]d), n. [F. grade, L. gradus step, pace, grade, from gradi to step, go. Cf. {Congress}, {Degree}, {Gradus}.] 1. A step or degree in any series, rank, quality, order; relative position or standing; as, grades of military rank;… …
23gradient — /gray dee euhnt/, n. 1. the degree of inclination, or the rate of ascent or descent, in a highway, railroad, etc. 2. an inclined surface; grade; ramp. 3. Physics. a. the rate of change with respect to distance of a variable quantity, as… …
24gradient — gra•di•ent [[t]ˈgreɪ di ənt[/t]] n. 1) civ the degree of inclination of a highway, railroad, etc., or the rate of ascent or descent of a stream or river 2) an inclined surface; grade; ramp 3) phs a) the rate of change with respect to distance of… …
25gradient — /ˈgreɪdiənt / (say graydeeuhnt) noun 1. the degree of inclination, or the rate of ascent or descent, in a railway, etc. 2. an inclined surface; grade; ramp. 3. Physics a. change in a variable quantity, as temperature or pressure, per unit… …
26Loch Ness Monster — For other uses, see Loch Ness Monster (disambiguation). Nessie redirects here. For other uses, see Nessie (disambiguation). the Loch Ness Monster (Nessie, Niseag[1] …
27Depth gauge — A digital depth gauge combined with a timer and temperature display A depth gauge is a pressure gauge that displays the equivalent depth in water. It is a piece of diving equipment often used by SCUBA divers. Most modern diving depth gauges have… …
28climb indicator — Aeron. an instrument that shows the rate of ascent or descent of an aircraft, operating on a differential pressure principle. [1935 40] * * * …
29climb indicator — (Aviation) device that indicates the rate of ascent or descent of a plane …
30gradient — gra·di·ent || greɪdɪənt n. slope, incline; rate of ascent or descent adj. sloping, rising or descending gradually …
