tach

[ tak ]

noun

, Informal.

1. tachometer.

Word History and Origins

Origin of tach¹

First recorded in 1925–30; by shortening

Example Sentences

Press the console button for Dynamic mode, and the tach jumps, the steering becomes heavy and the springs stiffen.

From Wall Street Journal

Such as no gauges on the dashboard — no speedometer, no tach, no mileage readouts, no sound system controls.

From Seattle Times

When the engine is reaching its thrilling crescendo—say, around 8,500 rpm in second gear—the sound purples, the engine’s song drops two whole notes, and the graphical tach slides back.

From Wall Street Journal

The tach needle jumps, the exhaust blooms, the throttle pedal gets touchy.

From Wall Street Journal

Virtual cockpit gets the map right in between the digital speedometer and tach; with a press of a button, you can make those gauges smaller to expand the map.

From The Verge