ALTIMETER

altimeter

(noun) an instrument that measures the height above ground; used in navigation

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

altimeter (plural altimeters)

An apparatus for measuring altitude.

Anagrams

• altimetre

Source: Wiktionary


Al*tim"e*ter, n. Etym: [LL. altimeter; altus high + metrum, Gr. altimètre.]

Definition: An instrument for taking altitudes, as a quadrant, sextant, etc. Knight.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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