velocimeter

English

Etymology

From veloci(ty) +‎ -meter.

Noun

velocimeter (plural velocimeters)

  1. A device used to measure the velocity of something, such as an object or a wave.
    Synonym: speedometer
    Coordinate terms: tachometer; accelerometer
    The impact velocity of the projectile was obtained with a velocimeter installed between the muzzle and the target.

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