tachograph

American  

[tak-uh-graf, -grahf] / ˈtæk əˌgræf, -ˌgrɑf /

noun

1. a recording tachometer.

2. tachogram.

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tachograph British  

/ -ˌɡræf, ˈtækəˌɡrɑːf /

noun

1. Often shortened to: tacho.  a tachometer that produces a graphical record ( tachogram ) of its readings, esp a device for recording the speed of and distance covered by a heavy goods vehicle

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Etymology

Origin of tachograph

tacho- + -graph

Example Sentences

Majury maintained that in a later statement to the police but gave no comment after the findings of an examination of his mobile phone and the lorry's tachograph, the court was told.

From BBC • Aug. 6, 2020

The jury heard tachograph records show the drivers had not taken mandatory breaks in the hours before the collision and both lorries were speeding as they approached Lansdown Lane.

From BBC • Nov. 23, 2016

"It's the same as the tachograph used in lorry cabs," said Michael.

From The Guardian • Mar. 27, 2013

"The tachograph indicates some unexplained variations in speed in the nine minutes before the accident," the judge said.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2012

She said his tachograph showed he was driving at 53mph along the 50mph stretch of road and there had been no reduction in speed approaching the collision.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2011