odograph
Definition
- Noun:
- A device for recording distance traveled: An "odograph" is an instrument that measures and records the distance traveled by a vehicle, such as an automobile or bicycle. It is synonymous with an odometer.
- A device for recording steps: An "odograph" can also refer to an instrument that records the number of steps taken by a person walking, functioning as a pedometer.
Usage Examples
- (The distance-recording device indicated the total miles traveled.)
- (A step-recording device helps measure the distance covered on foot.)
Advanced Usage
"to calibrate an odograph": to adjust the instrument for accurate measurement.
- The mechanic calibrated the odograph to ensure precise readings. (The device was set to record distance correctly.)
"digital odograph": a modern electronic version of the device.
- Modern vehicles use a digital odograph instead of the older mechanical type. (An electronic display shows distance traveled.)
Variants and Related Words
Odometer (n): a more common term for a device that measures distance traveled by a vehicle.
- The odometer reading was incorrect due to a malfunction. (The distance recorder gave a false value.)
Pedometer (n): a device that counts steps, often used by walkers.
- She wore a pedometer to monitor her daily steps. (A step counter tracked her walking activity.)
Synonyms
- Distance recorder: an instrument that logs distance.
- Step counter: a device that counts walking steps.
Related Idioms
- To log miles: to record distance traveled, often informally.
- The truck driver logged many miles on the odograph. (He recorded significant distance on the device.)
Phrasal Verbs
- Clock up: to accumulate a total distance or number.
- The car clocked up 200,000 kilometers on its odograph. (The distance recorder showed a large total.)