inclinometer

noun

in·cli·nom·e·ter | \ ˌin-klə-ˈnä-mə-tər

, ˌiŋ-; ˌin-ˌklī-\

Definition of inclinometer

: an instrument for indicating the inclination to the horizontal of an axis (as of an airplane)

Examples of inclinometer in a Sentence

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On the dash are analog instruments, along with a 4.2-inch color Multi-Information Display with an inclinometer and tilt gauge, outside temperature, odometer, trip meters and average fuel economy numbers. — Star-telegram, star-telegram.com, "Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro returns for 2017, featuring the ultimate off-road experience," 3 June 2017 Built around a Leupold Mark IV 6-222 power riflescope, BOSS incorporates an eye-safe laser range finder, internal environmental sensor suite, platform orientation inclinometers, and sophisticated ballistic calculator. — Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, "The Army Is Developing Computerized Sights for Snipers," 8 Feb. 2017

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