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altimeter

Noun

al=tim=e=ter

WORDNET DICTIONARY

altimeter(n = noun.artifact) Array - an instrument that measures the height above ground; used in navigation; Array

has particulars: hypsometer

is a kind of measuring device, measuring instrument, measuring system

altimeter, n. [LL. altimeter; altus high + metrum, Gr. , measure: cf. F. altimètre.].

An instrument for taking altitudes, as a quadrant, sextant, etc. Knight. [1913 Webster]

altimeter, n. an instrument for showing height above sea or ground level, esp. one fitted to an aircraft.

Etymology

L altus high + -METER

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