Waywiser
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈweɪˌwaɪ.zɚ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Waywiser is a noun meaning An instrument for measuring distance travelled, such as an odometer, pedometer, perambulator, etc.
Meaning
An instrument for measuring distance travelled, such as an odometer, pedometer, perambulator, etc.
More Meanings
- An instrument for determining direction (and possibly other aspects of one's travel as well).
- (figurative) A guide; A means of determining the direction in which to proceed.
Example Sentences
The Emperor Rudolphus II had a curious waywiser or odometer which is attributed to Schissler.
We have not sought to make a treatise, but only to set up a waywiser or signpost to show the road the law is taking .
Therefore, Elector Augustus did all he could to promote the development of mechanical waywisers that would be able to do this work automatically.
THE Waywiser is an instrument whereby a man may steer himself where there is no path, or underground, in a mine; or find his way if he have lost it.
Word Forms
- waywisers
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include perambulator, yawmeter, operameter, bumpometer, windmeter, weasel.
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