orometer

A scientist uses an orometer to measure the height of a mountain.

Definition

Noun:
An orometer is a scientific instrument used for measuring mountains, specifically their height or elevation.

Usage Examples

• (A device for measuring mountain elevation.)
• (A tool for gauging mountain heights.)

Advanced Usage

• "orometer reading": a measurement obtained from an orometer. (The instrument's measurement.)

Variants and Related Words

• Orometry (n): the science or practice of measuring mountains. (The study of mountain measurement.)
• Orometric (adj): relating to the measurement of mountains. (Pertaining to mountain measurement.)

Synonyms

• Altimeter: an instrument for measuring altitude, though often used for general height rather than specifically mountains.
• Hypsometer: an instrument that measures elevation through boiling point changes, sometimes used for mountains.

Related Idioms

• None common in English; the term is highly technical and not used in idiomatic expressions.