goniometer

About 0.14 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A device used to measure angles.
2. noun A device used to measure the angles of joints commonly used in orthopedics and physical therapy.
3. noun A device used to measure the angles of crystals.
4. noun An arthrometer (device for measuring the arc or range of mobility of a joint).
5. noun A radio direction finder.

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Word family

goniometers goniometric goniometries goniometry