cyclometer

American  

[sahy-klom-i-ter] / saɪˈklɒm ɪ tər /

noun

1. an instrument that measures circular arcs.

2. a device for recording the revolutions of a wheel and hence the distance traversed by a wheeled vehicle; odometer.

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cyclometer British  

/ saɪˈklɒmɪtə /

noun

1. a device that records the number of revolutions made by a wheel and hence the distance travelled

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Other Word Forms

• cyclometric adjective
• cyclometry noun

Etymology

Origin of cyclometer

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

Example Sentences

Also, while it's a huge improvement over looking down at a cyclometer or a wrist monitor, it still momentarily defocuses your eyes from the road.

From Los Angeles Times

Even the cyclometer dashboard has a cool rounded design.

From Los Angeles Times

Declassify, ridden by Martin Garcia, chased down Cyclometer and jockey Edwin Maldonado just as they reached the wire and won by a nose.

From Los Angeles Times

Ridden by Edwin Maldonado, Cyclometer ran six furlongs in 1:09.02 and paid $4 to win.

From Washington Times

The victory, worth $60,000, increased Cyclometer’s career earnings to $417,004, with six wins in 21 starts.

From Washington Times