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Altimetre

Definition:

An altimeter, also known as an altimetre, is a device used to measure altitude or elevation.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun

Senses:

1. A device used in aviation to measure the altitude of an aircraft.
2. A device used in mountaineering to measure the altitude of a location.

Usages:

Sense 1:

Aviation Altitude Measurement

Example sentence: The altimeter displayed the plane's current altitude as 10,000 feet above sea level.

Sense 2:

Mountaineering Altitude Measurement

Example sentence: The experienced climber always carried a reliable altimeter to determine their current elevation in the mountains.