clinometer

clinometer
clinometry, n.
/kluy nom"i teuhr, kli-/, n.
an instrument for determining angles of inclination or slope.
[1805-15; CLINO- + -METER]

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  • clinometer — measurer of slopes and elevations, 1811, from clino , element meaning slope, slant, incline, Latinized from Gk. klinein (see LEAN (Cf. lean) (v.)) + METER (Cf. meter) …   Etymology dictionary

  • clinometer — [klī näm′ət ər] n. [ CLINO + METER] an instrument for measuring angles of slope or inclination clinometric [klī΄nō me′trik] adj. clinometrical clinometry [klī näm′ə trē] n …   English World dictionary

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  • Clinometer (forestry) — A clinometer used in forestry The clinometer, known in many fields as an inclinometer, is a common tool used in forestry to measure slope, vertical angles, and – in combination with distance measurements – elevation change or tree heights …   Wikipedia

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  • clinometer — instrument used to measure slopes and elevations Scientific Instruments …   Phrontistery dictionary

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