opisometer en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ɒpɪˈsɒmɪtə(ɹ)/
Etymology
From Ancient Greek ὀπίσω (opísō, “backward”) + -meter.
Meanings
- A device for measuring the length of curved lines, such as on a map.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| opisometers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
map measurer · curvimeter · meilograph
Translations (2)
sv kartmätare (Translations) · it opisometro (Translations)