Range Finder (Noun)
Meaning
A measuring instrument (acoustic or optical or electronic) for finding the distance of an object.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The team used a range finder to calculate the exact distance to the target before firing the missile.
- A range finder is often used in golf to determine the distance to the hole.
- Surveyors rely on range finders to get accurate measurements of buildings and landscapes.
- The golfer took out his electronic range finder to measure the distance between his ball and the flagpole.
- The hikers used an optical range finder to calculate the distance to the peak and plan their route accordingly.