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velocimeter

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A device used to measure the velocity of something, such as an object or a wave.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The impact velocity of the projectile was obtained with a velocimeter installed between the muzzle and the target.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: speedometer

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From veloci(ty) + -meter.