cyclometer

[ sahy-klom-i-ter ]

noun

1. an instrument that measures circular arcs.
2. a device for recording the revolutions of a wheel and hence the distance traversed by a wheeled vehicle; odometer.

cyclometer

/ saɪˈklɒmɪtə /

noun

1. a device that records the number of revolutions made by a wheel and hence the distance travelled

Derived Forms

• cyˈclometry, noun

Other Words From

• cy·clo·met·ric [sahy-kl, uh, -, me, -trik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of cyclometer¹

First recorded in 1805–15; cyclo- + -meter

Example Sentences

Also, while it's a huge improvement over looking down at a cyclometer or a wrist monitor, it still momentarily defocuses your eyes from the road.

From Los Angeles Times

Even the cyclometer dashboard has a cool rounded design.

From Los Angeles Times

Declassify, ridden by Martin Garcia, chased down Cyclometer and jockey Edwin Maldonado just as they reached the wire and won by a nose.

From Los Angeles Times

Ridden by Edwin Maldonado, Cyclometer ran six furlongs in 1:09.02 and paid $4 to win.

From Washington Times

The victory, worth $60,000, increased Cyclometer’s career earnings to $417,004, with six wins in 21 starts.

From Washington Times