inclinometer

/,inkli'nɔmitə/
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inclinometer

A surveyor uses an inclinometer to measure the slope of the land.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A surveying instrument: An inclinometer is a device used by surveyors to measure an angle of inclination or elevation relative to the horizontal plane.
    • A dip circle: An inclinometer is a measuring instrument for determining the angle of magnetic dip (the angle between the Earth's magnetic field lines and the horizontal).
    • An aircraft instrument: An inclinometer is a cockpit instrument that displays the angle an aircraft makes with the horizon, indicating its pitch (nose-up or nose-down attitude).
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The surveyor used an inclinometer to measure the slope of the hill.
    • The geophysicist checked the inclinometer to record the magnetic dip angle.
    • The pilot glanced at the inclinometer to ensure the aircraft was level.
Advanced Usage

  • "Digital inclinometer": A modern electronic version that provides a digital readout of the angle.

    • The engineer preferred the digital inclinometer for its precision and ease of reading.

  • "Bubble inclinometer": A type that uses a bubble in a liquid, similar to a spirit level, to indicate level or angle.

    • The simple bubble inclinometer is still reliable for basic carpentry tasks.
Variants and Related Words

  • Clinometer: (n) A synonym for inclinometer, especially in surveying and geology contexts.

    • The terms 'clinometer' and 'inclinometer' are often used interchangeably.

  • Tiltmeter: (n) A related instrument used to measure subtle tilts or changes in inclination, often in geology and volcanology.

    • Scientists installed a tiltmeter on the volcano to monitor ground deformation.
Synonyms
  • Clinometer: A device for measuring angles of slope, elevation, or depression.
  • Dip circle: An instrument specifically for measuring magnetic dip.
  • Slope gauge: A general term for a device that measures the steepness of a slope.
Related Phrases

  • "To take an inclinometer reading": The act of using the instrument to measure an angle.

    • Before construction, they needed to take an inclinometer reading of the site.

  • "Inclinometer sensor": A component within a larger system that detects tilt or inclination.

    • The robot's stability is maintained by its internal inclinometer sensors.
inclinometer

A surveyor uses an inclinometer to measure the slope of the land.

Noun
  1. an instrument used by surveyors in order to measure an angle of inclination or elevation
  2. a measuring instrument for measuring the angle of magnetic dip (as from an airplane)
  3. an instrument showing the angle that an aircraft makes with the horizon

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