Clinometer (Noun)
Meaning
An instrument used by surveyors in order to measure an angle of inclination or elevation.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The surveyor carefully set up the clinometer to measure the angle of the slope.
- The engineer used a clinometer to determine the pitch of the roof.
- The team of surveyors relied on their clinometer to gather accurate data on the terrain.
- The clinometer readings indicated that the hillside was steeper than initially thought.
- By using a clinometer, the architects were able to design a more stable and secure foundation for the building.