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clinometer

Syllabification: (cli·nom·e·ter)
Pronunciation: /klīˈnamətər/

Definition of clinometer

noun

Surveying
  • an instrument used for measuring the angle or elevation of slopes.

Origin:

early 19th century: from Greek klinein 'to slope' + -meter

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