clinometer

American

[klahy-nom-i-ter, kli-] / klaɪˈnɒm ɪ tər, klɪ- /

noun

an instrument for determining angles of inclination or slope.

clinometer British

/ ˌklaɪnəˈmɛtrɪk, klaɪˈnɒmɪtə /

noun

an instrument used in surveying for measuring an angle of inclination

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clinometry

noun
clinometric

adjective

Etymology

Origin of clinometer

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

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