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stadiometer
stadiometer (ˌsteɪdɪˈɒmɪtə) n (Surveying) an instrument that measures the length of curves, dashes, etc, by running a toothed wheel along them[C19: from stadio-, from stadium + -meter]stadiometer1. an instrument with a toothed wheel for measuring curves, broken lines, etc.
2. an obsolete form of tachymeter.See also: Instrumentsstadiometer
sta·di·om·e·ter (stā'dē-om'ĕ-tĕr), An instrument to measure height both standing and sitting. [L. stadium, fr. G. stadion, a fixed length, + G. metron, measure] stadiometer (stā″dē-ŏm′ă-tĕr) [Gr. stadium + ″] A device used to measure body height, esp. of children. |