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Ombrometer :: Ombrometer (n.) An instrument for measuring the rain that falls; a rain gauge.

Opsiometer :: Opsiometer (n.) An instrument for measuring the limits of distincts vision in different individuals, and thus determiming the proper focal length of a lens for correcting imperfect sight..

Actinometer :: Actinometer (n.) An instrument for measuring the actinic effect of rays of light.

Calipers :: Calipers (n. pl.) An instrument, usually resembling a pair of dividers or compasses with curved legs, for measuring the diameter or thickness of bodies, as of work shaped in a lathe or planer, timber, masts, shot, etc.; or the bore of firearms, tubes, etc.; -- called also caliper compasses, or caliber compasses..

Longimetry :: Longimetry (n.) The art or practice of measuring distances or lengths.

Sandglass :: Sandglass (n.) An instrument for measuring time by the running of sand. See Hourglass.

Tonometer :: Tonometer (n.) An instrument for measuring tension, esp. that of the eyeball..

Line :: Line (n.) A long tape, or a narrow ribbon of steel, etc., marked with subdivisions, as feet and inches, for measuring; a tapeline..

Crystallometry :: Crystallometry (n.) The art of measuring crystals.

Measurement :: Measurement (n.) The act or result of measuring; mensuration; as, measurement is required..

Demicircle :: Demicircle (n.) An instrument for measuring angles, in surveying, etc. It resembles a protractor, but has an alidade, sights, and a compass..

Rule :: Rule (a.) A measuring instrument consisting of a graduated bar of wood, ivory, metal, or the like, which is usually marked so as to show inches and fractions of an inch, and jointed so that it may be folded compactly..

Pneumatometer :: Pneumatometer (n.) An instrument for measuring the amount of force exerted by the lungs in respiration.

Voltmeter :: Voltmeter (n.) An instrument for measuring in volts the differences of potential between different points of an electrical circuit.

Anemograph :: Anemograph (n.) An instrument for measuring and recording the direction and force of the wind.

Piezometer :: Piezometer (n.) An instrument for measuring the compressibility of liquids.

Opisometer :: Opisometer (n.) An instrument with a revolving wheel for measuring a curved line, as on a map..

Straggled :: Stradometrical (a.) Of, or relating to, the measuring of streets or roads..

Measure :: Measure (n.) The quantity determined by measuring, especially in buying and selling; as, to give good or full measure..

Juger :: "Juger (n.) A Roman measure of land, measuring 28,800 square feet, or 240 feet in length by 120 in breadth..

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