anemometer
nounmasculinetécnico/ɐnɨmɔˈmɛtɾu/low
a·ne·mó·me·tro
Definition
An instrument used for measuring the speed or force of the wind.
The weather station's anemometer recorded strong winds.
Sailors check the anemometer to assess conditions.
Common collocations
cup anemometerdigital anemometerhot-wire anemometer
Etymology
Do grego 'anemos' (vento) + 'metron' (medida).