What does "goniometer" mean?

A device used to measure angles.; A device used to measure the angles of joints commonly used in orthopedics and physical therapy.

What is a synonym for "goniometer"?

Common synonyms include: angle measurer, arthrometer, arthrometer, bevel, compass, gauge.

Pronounced //ˌɡoʊ.niˈɔ.mə.tɚ//.

//ˌɡoʊ.niˈɔ.mə.tɚ// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Noun

1
A device used to measure angles.; A device used to measure the angles of joints commonly used in orthopedics and physical therapy.
2
direction finder that determines the angular direction of incoming radio signals wordnet
3
A device used to measure angles.; A device used to measure the angles of crystals.
4
A device used to measure angles.; An arthrometer (device for measuring the arc or range of mobility of a joint).
5
A radio direction finder.

From gonio- + -meter.

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