Messgerät

Definitions of Messgerät
  1. noun
    instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something
    synonyms: Messinstrument, Meßgerät, Meßinstrument
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    Hoehenmesser, Nivelliergerät
    an instrument that measures the height above ground; used in navigation
    Barometer
    an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure
    Maßband, Metermaßband
    measuring instrument consisting of a narrow strip (cloth or metal) marked in inches or centimeters and used for measuring lengths
    Temperaturanzeiger
    measuring instrument for measuring temperature
    Uhr, Zeitmesser, Zeitmessinstrument, Zeitmeßinstrument
    a measuring instrument or device for keeping time
    Waage
    a scale for weighing; depends on pull of gravity
    Messstab, Meßstab
    a graduated rod dipped into a container to indicate the fluid level
    Herrscher, Herrscherin, Lineal
    measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths
    Eieruhr, Sanduhr
    timepiece in which the passage of time is indicated by the flow of sand from one transparent container to another through a narrow passage
    Tachometer
    a meter fixed to a vehicle that measures and displays its speed
    Sonnenuhr
    timepiece that indicates the daylight hours by the shadow that the gnomon casts on a calibrated dial
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    a device that requires skill for proper use
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