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(al-tim-e-ter) 4 syllables

Definition

noun. an instrument that measures altitude above sea level.

Example Sentence

The altimeter tells how high the airplane is flying.

More Example Sentences

Pilots use the altimeter for flying safely.

Synonyms

elevation meter; height gauge

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Rhymes

  • altimeter
  • estimator
  • perimeter

  • polarimeter
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