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altimeter

/ˈɔːltɪmɪtər/ noun · British & US
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What does altimeter mean?

noun

An instrument for measuring altitude, especially in aviation. An altimeter is used to determine the height of an aircraft above sea level.

Example

"The pilot relied on the altimeter to navigate through the dense clouds."

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