Pitot Tube (Noun)
Meaning 1
Measuring instrument consisting of a combined Pitot tube and static tube that measures total and static pressure; used in aircraft to measure airspeed.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
Measuring instrument consisting of a right-angled tube with an open end that is directed in opposition to the flow of a fluid and used to measure the velocity of fluid flow.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.