Pitot head

Definitions of Pitot head
  1. noun
    measuring instrument consisting of a combined Pitot tube and static tube that measures total and static pressure; used in aircraft to measure airspeed
    synonyms: Pitot tube, Pitot-static tube
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    type of:
    measuring device, measuring instrument, measuring system
    instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something
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