inclinometer

[ in-kluh-nom-i-ter ]

noun

1. Aeronautics. an instrument for measuring the angle an aircraft makes with the horizontal.
2. Physics. dip needle.

inclinometer

/ ˌɪnklɪˈnɒmɪtə /

noun

1. an aircraft instrument for indicating the angle that an aircraft makes with the horizontal
2. See dip circle
   another name for dip circle

Word History and Origins

Origin of inclinometer¹

First recorded in 1835–45; incline + -o- + -meter

Example Sentences

Inclinometer—A curved form of spirit-level used for indicating the attitude of a body relative to the horizontal.

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While thus waiting the boys glanced at the inclinometer and at the direction indicator.

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The introduction and perfection of this type of inclinometer is almost entirely due to H. Wild.

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For the instruments and methods used in measuring the dip see Inclinometer.

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He had long ago arrived at the state of airmanship which makes a pilot into a sensitive inclinometer, acting every way at once.

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