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altimeter
nounmasculinetechnicaluncommon/ɐɫtiˈmɛtɾu/al·ti·me·tro
Definition
1An instrument for measuring altitude, typically based on atmospheric pressure.
Usage examples
“The pilot checked the altimeter before landing.”
“Hikers use a digital altimeter to know their elevation.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
barometric altimeterwrist altimeterread the altimetercalibrate the altimeter