Tachometer (Noun)
Meaning
Measuring instrument for indicating speed of rotation.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The mechanic checked the tachometer to ensure the engine was running at the correct RPM.
- A tachometer is typically used to measure the speed of rotation in machinery and vehicles.
- The pilot glanced at the tachometer to monitor the propeller's rotation speed during takeoff.
- The tachometer on the drill press showed that the cutting tool was spinning at 1,200 revolutions per minute.
- The automotive engineer used a tachometer to adjust the gears and optimize the transmission's performance.