inclinometer

[ in-kluh-nom-i-ter ]

noun

1. Aeronautics. an instrument for measuring the angle an aircraft makes with the horizontal.
2. Physics. dip needle.

inclinometer

/ ˌɪnklɪˈnɒmɪtə /

noun

1. an aircraft instrument for indicating the angle that an aircraft makes with the horizontal
2. another name for dip circle

Word History and Origins

Origin of inclinometer¹

First recorded in 1835–45; incline + -o- + -meter

Example Sentences

A 360-degree camera system with inclinometer helps in tight confines, too.

From Fox News

It signifies overcomplicated versions of ordinary tools and appliances — a fridge that runs Twitter, a baby bottle with an inclinometer.

From The Verge

The district will also be installing a device called an inclinometer, which will provide whoever is operating the wave system with information on the angles of the panels lifted by the pneumatic bladders.

From Washington Times

The Glgl is essentially a plastic sheath equipped with an inclinometer that works to calculate the right angle for a bottle to reduce air bubbles.

From Washington Post

Using three batteries and an inclinometer, it calculates the weight and angle of your baby bottle.

From The Verge