dynamometer
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noun \ˌdī-nə-ˈmä-mə-tər\Definition of DYNAMOMETER
1
: an instrument for measuring mechanical force
2
: an apparatus for measuring mechanical power (as of an engine)
— dy·na·mo·met·ric \-mō-ˈme-trik\ adjective
— dy·na·mom·e·try \-ˈmä-mə-trē\ noun
Origin of DYNAMOMETER
French dynamomètre, from Greek dynamis power + French -mètre -meter
First Known Use: 1810
Rhymes with DYNAMOMETER
dy·na·mom·e·ter
noun \ˌdī-nə-ˈmäm-ət-ər\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of DYNAMOMETER
: an instrument for measuring the force of muscular contraction especially of the hand
—dy·na·mo·met·ric \-nə-mō-ˈme-trik\ (audio pronunciation) adjective
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