clinometer

[ klahy-nom-i-ter, kli- ]

noun

1. an instrument for determining angles of inclination or slope.

clinometer

/ ˌklaɪnəˈmɛtrɪk; klaɪˈnɒmɪtə /

noun

1. an instrument used in surveying for measuring an angle of inclination

Derived Forms

• clinometric, adjective
• cliˈnometry, noun

Other Words From

• cli·nome·try noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of clinometer¹

First recorded in 1805–15; clino- + -meter

Example Sentences

Probably he has never heard of the clinometer by which geological surveyors arrive at such information.

From Project Gutenberg

I have no clinometer by which to measure how steep is the inclined plane you are descending, but I know it is very steep.

From Project Gutenberg

Clinometer, klī-nom′e-tėr, n. an instrument for measuring the angle of inclination or dip of a stratum.

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