Plegometer
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Plegometer is a noun meaning (historical) A device for measuring the force of a blow or stroke.
Meaning
(historical) A device for measuring the force of a blow or stroke.
Example Sentences
In 1839, a meeting of the Miners' Society was held at Redruth, and a wish was expressed that the duty might be calculated on a stroke measured by a plegometer instead of the method of ascertaining the number of strokes by a counter.
Word Forms
- plegometers
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include forceplate, plessimeter, vigorimeter, pulsator, passometer, pounder.
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