Graduated measuring rod indicating the depth of liquid in a container (8)

I believe the answer is:

dipstick

(Other definitions for dipstick that I've seen before include "plunged into engine oil?" , "one concealed under bonnet?" , "Engine oil measurer" , "Idiot" , "Turkey" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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