liquid measure

1. The measurement of liquid capacity.

2. A unit or system of units of liquid capacity.

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liquid measure

(Units) a unit or system of units for measuring volumes of liquids or their containers

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liq′uid meas′ure

the system of volumetric units ordinarily used in measuring liquid commodities, as milk or oil.

[1850–55]

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liquid measure - a unit of capacity for liquids (for measuring the volumes of liquids or their containers)

liquid unit

capacity measure, capacity unit, cubage unit, cubature unit, cubic content unit, cubic measure, displacement unit, volume unit - a unit of measurement of volume or capacity

United States liquid unit - a liquid unit officially adopted in the United States Customary System

British capacity unit, Imperial capacity unit - a unit of measure for capacity officially adopted in the British Imperial System; British units are both dry and wet

arroba - a liquid measure (with different values) used in some Spanish speaking countries

bath - an ancient Hebrew liquid measure equal to about 10 gallons

mutchkin - a Scottish unit of liquid measure equal to 0.9 United States pint

oka - a Turkish liquid unit equal to 1.3 pints

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liquid measure

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By coincidence, an anker is also a European liquid measure roughly equivalent to eight and a half gallons.

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Customary System it varies, as a liquid measure, from 31 to 42 gallons (120 to 159 liters) as established by law or usage.

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Because it is a more liquid measure, M1 is often more volatile than its broader counterpart and could be exaggerating the degree of slowdown in economic activity.

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Liquid Measure owners Mike and Jayne Williams saw a gap in the Welsh market for a wholesaler that was able to sell consumables other than traditional liquor to Welsh independent licensed retailers.