anemograph

The anemograph records wind speed and direction on a rotating drum.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • An instrument that records wind speed and direction: "Anemograph" refers to a meteorological device that automatically creates a continuous record (a graph or chart) of wind measurements over time.

Usage Examples

• (The device recorded wind speed and direction on a chart.)
• (It provides a permanent record of wind data.)

Advanced Usage

• "anemograph trace": the line or mark produced on the recording paper by the instrument.

  • The anemograph trace showed a sudden gust of wind at 3 p.m. (The recorded line indicated a sharp increase in wind speed.)

• "anemograph station": a location equipped with this device for continuous wind monitoring.

  • The anemograph station on the mountain peak transmits data every hour. (The station is set up to record wind conditions.)

Variants and Related Words

• Anemograph (n): the device itself (as defined above).

• Anemography (n): the scientific study or practice of recording wind measurements.

  • Anemography has advanced with digital sensors replacing paper charts. (The field of wind recording has evolved.)

• Anemographic (adj): relating to or produced by an anemograph.

  • The anemographic data were plotted on a graph. (Data from the anemograph.)

Synonyms

• Wind recorder: a general term for any device that records wind characteristics.
• Anemometer: often used interchangeably, though an anemometer typically only measures wind speed, while an anemograph records it continuously.

Related Idioms

Note: "Anemograph" is a technical term and does not commonly appear in idiomatic expressions.

Phrasal Verbs

Note: "Anemograph" is a noun and does not combine with verbs to form phrasal verbs.