inclinometer

[in-kluh-nom-i-ter]

noun

Aeronautics. an instrument for measuring the angle an aircraft makes with the horizontal.

Physics. dip needle.

Origin of inclinometer

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

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Examples from the Web for inclinometer

Historical Examples of inclinometer

The introduction and perfection of this type of inclinometer is almost entirely due to H. Wild.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 14, Slice 3
Various
Inclinometer—A curved form of spirit-level used for indicating the attitude of a body relative to the horizontal.
The Aeroplane Speaks
H. Barber
While thus waiting the boys glanced at the inclinometer and at the direction indicator.
The Boy Volunteers with the Submarine Fleet
Kenneth Ward

British Dictionary definitions for inclinometer

inclinometer

noun

an aircraft instrument for indicating the angle that an aircraft makes with the horizontal

another name for dip circle

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