inclinometer

noun

in·​cli·​nom·​e·​ter ˌin-klə-ˈnä-mə-tər How to pronounce inclinometer (audio)
ˌiŋ-;
ˌin-ˌklī-
: an instrument for indicating the inclination to the horizontal of an axis (as of an airplane)

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When traversing over ridges and up drainages, cautious backcountry skiers check the angle of slopes around them using a tool called an inclinometer. Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026 This unique system also allows for personalized backgrounds and includes driving modes like Trail Mode, displaying a compass and inclinometer, for example. Josh Max, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025 Selecting a new off-road mode modifies throttle response, shift points, traction control, power distribution, 360-degree trail view and an inclinometer. Mark Phelan, USA Today, 30 June 2025 The six-foot-tall body tips precariously in hard cornering, easily pegging the inclinometer. Rich Ceppos, Car and Driver, 1 July 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of inclinometer was in 1842

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“Inclinometer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inclinometer. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.

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