inclinometer

American  

[in-kluh-nom-i-ter] / ˌɪn kləˈnɒm ɪ tər /

noun

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

2. Physics. dip needle.

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inclinometer British  

/ ˌɪnklɪˈnɒmɪtə /

noun

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

2. another name for dip circle

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Etymology

Origin of inclinometer

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

Example Sentences

The Glgl is essentially a plastic sheath equipped with an inclinometer that works to calculate the right angle for a bottle to reduce air bubbles.

From Washington Post • Jan. 5, 2015

Fiddles on the mess tables were useless�crockery, cutlery and food were dashed to the deck as the inclinometer showed a list of 31 degrees.

From Time Magazine Archive

"What are the two rods for?" asked Ralph, as he looked at the inclinometer.

From The Boy Volunteers with the French Airman by Ward, Kenneth

The three captives had now learned a great many of the manoeuvers incident to the diving operations, the signals accompanying each action, and studied with the greatest diligence and care the direction indicator and inclinometer.

From The Boy Volunteers with the Submarine Fleet by Ward, Kenneth

“You can keep half an eye on the inclinometer and fore-and-aft level if you want to; but I always think it is better to learn by the feel of the plane.”

From Bill Bolton?Flying Midshipman by Sainsbury, Noel