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anemograph

anemograph

9.9
A tool that measures and records the speed and direction of the wind
  • noun
  • /ˈænɪməˌgræf/
  • Specialized
translation icon : anemógrafo
  • The anemograph produced a detailed chart showing gusts during the storm.

Examples

  • The anemograph recorded wind speeds and directions at various times during the day.

  • The anemograph recorded wind speeds throughout the storm.

  • Technicians regularly calibrate the anemograph for accurate wind measurements.

  • The meteorology station uses an anemograph to continuously track wind patterns.

  • An anemograph is essential for meteorological studies.

  • At the weather station, scientists rely on the anemograph to ensure accurate forecasts.

  • Using an anemograph, researchers measured the wind speed during their outdoor experiments.

Synonyms

anemometer
vsanemograph
  • Specialized
1 7.7

A tool that measures how fast the wind moves and which way it blows

records both speed and direction rather than sometimes only speed
wind gage
vsanemograph
  • Specialized
8.2

A device that measures and records wind speed and direction

has the same meaning but uses a different term
wind gauge
vsanemograph
  • Specialized
5.2

A tool that shows how fast the wind blows and which way it comes from

adds the idea of recording measurements over time

Surface Forms

anemograph singular
anemographs plural

Morphology

anemograph = anemo + graph

The word is built from the combining form 'anemo-' meaning wind and 'graph' meaning a recording instrument, so its meaning is readily recoverable from its parts.

Etymology

The word anemograph comes from Greek words anemo- meaning 'wind' and -graph meaning 'to write' or 'to record', the same -graph in photograph. So an anemograph is literally a 'wind recorder', which is why it measures and writes down wind speed and direction.