Altimeter Definition

ăl-tĭmĭ-tər
altimeters
noun
An instrument for determining elevation, especially an aneroid barometer used in aircraft that senses pressure changes accompanying changes in altitude.
American Heritage
An instrument for measuring height above a given reference level, as the sea or ground: in aircraft it is either an aneroid barometer with a dial marked in feet or meters or an instrument using radar.
Webster's New World

An apparatus for measuring altitude.

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Other Word Forms of Altimeter

Noun

Singular:
altimeter
Plural:
altimeters

Origin of Altimeter

  • Latin altus high al-2 in Indo-European roots –meter

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Coined based on Latin altus (“high”) + meter.

    From Wiktionary

Altimeter Sentence Examples

  • Beyond basic GPS and time, this watch also includes a compass, a barometer and an altimeter.

  • The model features sport timing functions, which includes an altimeter and temperature gauge.

  • National Geographic Men's Hike Master Altimeter Temperature Digital Watch (Model NG701GKSU) - the National Geographic Echomaster is a high performance men's stainless steel digital watch.

  • In addition to the sturdy titanium case and polyurethane strap, this model offers a digital compass that updates on the fly, a 1,000 hour chronograph, weather barometer, altimeter, altitude alarms and a hydration alarm.

  • A built in electronic compass and barometer altimeter - this will help you navigate through nature's rough terrains and oceans.

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Words Starting With

AALALT

Words Ending With

RERTER

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