anemoclinometer

9.9

An instrument that measures the angle of the wind compared to flat ground

noun
/ˌænəˈklaɪnəˌmɪtər/

Specialized

: anemoclinómetro

The meteorologist adjusted the anemoclinometer before recording the wind's inclination.

Examples

During flight tests, the anemoclinometer provided vital data on crosswind angles.
The anemoclinometer is essential for accurate wind measurements.
A well-calibrated anemoclinometer is crucial for accurate atmospheric measurements.
Many meteorologists rely on the anemoclinometer for their research.
A well-calibrated anemoclinometer is crucial for accurate atmospheric measurements.
During flight tests, the anemoclinometer provided vital data on crosswind angles.
The meteorologist adjusted the anemoclinometer before recording the wind's inclination.

Synonyms

tiltmeter

vsanemoclinometer

Specialized

1 8.0

A tool that measures small changes in how the ground or a building leans

measures wind angle relative to horizontal rather than changes in solid tilt

clinometer

vsanemoclinometer

Specialized

1 9.6

A tool that measures how steep a slope is

measures the wind angle relative to horizontal rather than solid surfaces

inclinometer

vsanemoclinometer

Specialized

1 9.0

A tool that measures how much something tilts, like land or a plane

measures wind angle relative to horizontal instead of solid structure tilt

Surface Forms

anemoclinometer singular

anemoclinometers plural

Morphology

anemoclinometer = clinometer (semi-transparent) = anemo + clinometer

Formed by prefixing the combining form 'anemo-' (wind) to the technical noun 'clinometer'; the formation is conceptually clear but relies on specialized combining forms unfamiliar to average learners.

Etymology

Anemoclinometer is made of three parts: anemo- 'wind', clino- 'slope', like the English word incline, and -meter 'measure'. So it is a tool that 'measures the wind's tilt', that is, how much the wind 'leans' from level.