Definition of CLINOMETER

clinometer

Plural: clinometers

Noun

  • an instrument used by surveyors in order to measure an angle of inclination or elevation
  • An apparatus for measuring a vertical angle, a slope, or the height of a large object (e.g. a tree).

Origin / Etymology

From clino- + -meter.

Synonyms

inclinometer

Scrabble Score: 14

clinometer: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
clinometer: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
clinometer: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

clinometer: valid Words With Friends Word