altimeter
nounmasculinetécnico/ɐɫtiˈmɛtɾu/low
al·ti·me·tro
Definition
An instrument for measuring altitude, typically based on atmospheric pressure.
The pilot checked the altimeter before landing.
Hikers use a digital altimeter to know their elevation.
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Common collocations
barometric altimeterwrist altimeterread the altimetercalibrate the altimeter
Etymology
Do francês 'altimètre', de 'alti-' (do latim 'altus', alto) + '-mètre' (do grego 'métron', medida).