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Machmeter (Noun)

Meaning

Speedometer for measuring the speed of an aircraft relative to the speed of sound.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The machmeter display on the instrument panel indicated the aircraft had exceeded Mach 1, breaking the sound barrier.
  • During supersonic flight, the machmeter is crucial for maintaining control and preventing loss of efficiency.
  • The pilot closely monitored the machmeter as the aircraft approached the speed of sound.
  • In addition to the airspeed indicator, the machmeter provided critical information for navigating turbulent air pockets.
  • The machmeter reading fluctuated wildly as the aircraft encountered pockets of varying air density.

Hypernyms

  • Speed Indicator
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