dynamometer
dynamometer · dynamometers
динамометр
Dynamometer
Any of various devices used to measure mechanical power, force, or torqueAny of various devices used to measure mechanical power, force, or torque.
Meaning
1 sensesAny of various devices used to measure mechanical power, force, or torque.
Dynamometer
динамо́метрdinamómetr
measuring instrument designed to measure power
Examples
2 sentencesA dynamometer is a device that measures an engine’s power and torque.
Mary brought her truck to the dynamometer, hoping to show off its horsepower.
Translations
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device used to measure mechanical power:
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device used to measure mechanical power:
Origin
From dynamo- + -meter.From dynamo- + -meter.
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Forms
plural: dynamometers| Singular | dynamometer |
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| Plural | dynamometers |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- measuring instrument designed to measure power:ergometer