cyclometer
A cyclometer is attached to the bicycle's handlebars to measure the distance traveled.
Definition
- Noun:
- An instrument that measures the distance traveled by a wheeled vehicle, typically by recording the number of wheel revolutions. It is often used on bicycles or motorcycles.
Usage Examples
- (The device measures the distance traveled by recording wheel turns.)
- (The instrument for measuring distance on a wheeled vehicle.)
Advanced Usage
"to read a cyclometer": to interpret the distance recorded by the device.
- She learned to read the cyclometer to monitor her training progress. (She checked the instrument's display for distance data.)
"cyclometer calibration": the process of adjusting the device to ensure accurate measurements.
- Proper cyclometer calibration requires knowing the exact wheel circumference. (Adjusting the instrument for precise distance tracking.)
Variants and Related Words
Cyclometry (n): the science or practice of measuring circles or distances using a cyclometer.
- Cyclometry is essential for designing accurate distance-tracking devices. (The study of measuring with such instruments.)
Cyclometric (adj): relating to the measurement of circles or distances with a cyclometer.
- The cyclometric readings were precise to within a few meters. (The measurements from the instrument were accurate.)
Synonyms
- Odometer: a similar device that measures distance traveled, often used in cars, but typically electronic rather than mechanical.
- Distance counter: a general term for any instrument that records distance.
Related Idioms