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Definition of pantometer in English:

pantometer

noun

  • Any of various instruments for measuring angles and heights; specifically (a) a nonius quadrant (now historical and rare); (b) a device in the form of an adjustable parallelogram, for measuring the angle of inclination of a slope.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in William Barlow. From panto- + -meter.

Pronunciation

pantometer

/panˈtɒmɪtə/