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tachometer

/təˈkɒmətə(ɹ)/

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noun

Drehzahlmesser

A device for measuring the revolutions per minute (RPMs) of a revolving shaft, as with the driveshaft of an automobile.

Examples :

"The driver glanced at the tachometer to make sure the engine's RPMs were not too high. "

Der Fahrer warf einen Blick auf den Drehzahlmesser, um sicherzustellen, dass die Motordrehzahl nicht zu hoch war.

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noun

Drehzahlmesser

A device for measuring or indicating velocity or speed, as of blood, a river, a machine, etc.

Examples :

"The mechanic checked the car engine's speed using a tachometer. "

Der Mechaniker überprüfte die Motordrehzahl des Autos mit einem Drehzahlmesser.

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