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anemometer

/ˌænɪməˈmɛtər/ noun · British & US
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What does anemometer mean?

noun

An instrument used to measure wind speed, typically consisting of a series of cups or vanes that rotate in response to the wind.

Example

"The anemometer on the rooftop of the weather station provided accurate readings of the storm's wind speed."

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