the definition of an inclinometer
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An Inclinometer (or Clinometer) is an instrument for measuring angles
of slope (or tilt), elevation or inclination of an object with respect
to gravity. Also known as a tilt sensor, tilt indicator, slope meter,
slope gauge, gradient meter, gradiometer, level gauge & level meter.
INCLINOMETER (in·cli·nom·e·ter)
Pronunciation: "in-kli-'nä-me-ter
n.
1. An instrument used to determine the angle of the earth's magnetic
field in respect to the horizontal plane.
2. An instrument for showing the inclination of an aircraft or ship
relative to the horizontal.
3. An instrument for showing a deviation from the true vertical or
horizontal
4. An instrument used by surveyors in order to measure an angle of
inclination or elevation [syn: clinometer]
Examples of Usage:
Construction/Industrial: a. An instrument for measuring the inclination
or slope, as of the ground, in relation to gravity or horizon; b. Any
of various instruments for measuring the departure of an object from
vertical; a driftmeter.
Transportation: For measuring the rolling and pitching of a ship or the
banking of a road curve.
Syn:clinometer
Tilt Sensor: Noun: Any device that receives a signal or stimulus (as
motion or inclination, etc.) and responds to it by relating an
electrical signal to indicate an angle - typically in degrees.