Measures

Cylindrical copper ve els of various sizes for determining the charges of shells, cannon, etc Measure Swords. — To try another's skill in the use of the sword; hence, figuratively, to match one's ability against that of an antagonist. Measuring; Points for Interior Diameters. — Points made of steel, and so arranged that one micrometer screw is used for all the points. The different lengths are obtained in each case by screwing the fixed points into the rear ends of the thimble of the micrometer screw.