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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An apparatus for measuring a vertical angle, a slope, or the height of a large object (e.g. a tree).
2. 2
   an instrument used by surveyors in order to measure an angle of inclination or elevation wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

inclinometerbevelclinoscopeinclinometerprotractorquadrant

Etymology

From clino- + -meter.

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