English word gas meter comes from English gas, English meter
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| gas | English (eng) | (US) Methane or other waste gases trapped in one's belly as a result of the digestive process.. (baseball) A fastball.. (countable) A hob on a gas cooker.. (countable, chemistry) A chemical element or compound in such a state.. (slang) A humorous or entertaining event or person.. (uncountable) A flammable gaseous hydrocarbon or hydrocarbon mixture (typically predominantly methane) used as a [...] |
| meter | English (eng) | To imprint a postage mark with a postage meter. To measure with a metering device.. To regulate the flow of or to deliver in regulated amounts (usually of fluids but sometimes of other things such as anticipation or breath) (always meter) (dated) One who metes or measures.. (always meter) A device that measures things.. (always meter) A parking meter or similar device for collecting [...] |
| gas meter | English (eng) | A meter which measures the amount of gas supplied to a property via a gas main. In rented properties, it may be coin-operated. |