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Gas Meter

Definition

A gas meter is a device used to measure the volume of natural gas or propane gas consumed in a residential or commercial building.

Senses

Sense 1: Measurement Device

In its primary sense, a gas meter refers to a device that measures the amount of gas consumed. It is usually installed in a gas line.

Sample Sentence:

The gas meter outside our house tracks our monthly gas consumption.

Sense 2: Local Term

Gas meter is also used as a local term to describe a gathering place where friends or colleagues fill up their vehicles at a gas station.

Sample Sentence:

We always meet up at the gas meter for a quick chat before heading our separate ways.

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