inclinometer

Definitions of inclinometer
  1. noun
    a measuring instrument for measuring the angle of magnetic dip (as from an airplane)
    synonyms: dip circle
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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
  2. noun
    an instrument showing the angle that an aircraft makes with the horizon
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    type of:
    navigational instrument
    an instrument used for navigating
  3. noun
    an instrument used by surveyors in order to measure an angle of inclination or elevation
    synonyms: clinometer
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    type of:
    surveying instrument, surveyor's instrument
    an instrument used by surveyors
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