Inclinometer Definition

ĭnklə-nŏmĭ-tər
noun
An instrument used to determine the angle of the earth's magnetic field in respect to the horizontal plane.
American Heritage

Dip needle.

Webster's New World

Clinometer.

Webster's New World
An instrument that measures the inclination of an axis of an airplane or ship in relation to the horizontal.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Inclinometer

Noun

Singular:
inclinometer
Plural:
inclinometers

Inclinometer Sentence Examples

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

  • In each case the magnetograph only records the variation of the element, the absolute values being determined by making observations in the neighbourhood with the unifilar magnetometer and inclinometer.

  • This consists of an ordinary dip circle (see Inclinometer) in which the ends of the axle of the needle are pointed and rest in jewelled holes, so that the movements of the ship do not displace the needle.

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