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dromoscope|ˈdrɒməskəʊp|
[mod. f. Gr. δρόµος running, course + -scope.]
An instrument to indicate the course of a ship; also, to indicate the velocity of a train or other vehicle.
1875Chamb. Jrnl. No. 133. 79 The ‘universal dromoscope’, for correcting the course of a ship. 1876Catal. Sci. App. S. Kens. §3131 Dromoscope. By means of this instrument the deviation of the compass, either of the course or azimuth, is indicated merely by stopping the hand. 1881[see dromometer]. |