Inclinometer
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Inclinometer is a noun meaning An instrument that displays the angle of an aircraft relative to the horizon.
Meaning
An instrument that displays the angle of an aircraft relative to the horizon.
More Meanings
- An instrument that measures magnetic dip; a dip circle.
- A surveying instrument that measures angles of inclination or elevation; a clinometer.
Example Sentences
For the ground, that means using three primary types of equipment: ■ Extensometers to look for ground heave - the upwards movement of soil, which can occur at any stage. It is essentially the opposite of erosion and is often associated with clay-type soils which swell when wet. ■ Inclinometers, which measure slope movements. ■ Piezometers to measure water levels.
Word Forms
- inclinometers
Synonyms for inclinometer
Depending on context, synonyms include clinometer.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include clinometer, declinator, inclinometry, dipsector, orientator, pantometer.
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