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anemometers

/ˌænəˈmɑmətərz/ /ˌenəˈmɑmətərz/

Meanings
noun
An instrument for measuring and recording the speed of the wind, a windmeter.

Examples :

"The meteorologist used anemometers on the roof of the weather station to accurately measure the wind speed before the storm. "
weather technology device machine science environment

Related Words

Illustration wind

wind noun

/ˈwaɪnd/ /waɪnd/

Real or perceived movement of atmospheric air usually caused by convection or differences in air pressure.

"The strong wind made it difficult to walk to school today. "

Illustration measure

measure noun

/ˈmɛʒə/ /ˈmɛʒɚ/

A prescribed quantity or extent.

"The recipe calls for a precise measure of baking soda. "

Illustration meteorologist

meteorologist noun

/ˌmiːtiəˈrɒlədʒɪst/ /ˌmiːtiəˈrɑːlədʒɪst/

A person who studies meteorology

"The meteorologist on the news predicted rain for tomorrow. "

Illustration recording

recording verb

/rɪˈkɔːrdɪŋ/ /rəˈkɔːrdɪŋ/

To make a record of information.

"I wanted to record every detail of what happened, for the benefit of future generations."

Illustration instrument

instrument noun

/ˈɪnstɹəmənt/

A device used to produce music.

"The violinist was a master of her instrument."

Illustration weather

weather noun

/ˈwɛðə/ /ˈwɛðɚ/

The short term state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including the temperature, relative humidity, cloud cover, precipitation, wind, etc.

"The weather forecast for today predicts rain and strong winds, so I should bring an umbrella to school. "

Illustration station

station noun

/ˈsteɪʃən/

A stopping place.

"The train station was crowded with people waiting for their trains. "

Illustration measuring

measuring verb

/ˈmɛʒ.ə.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈmɛʒ.ɚ.ɪŋ/

To ascertain the quantity of a unit of material via calculated comparison with respect to a standard.

"We measured the temperature with a thermometer.   You should measure the angle with a spirit level."

Illustration before

before adverb

/bɪˈfɔː/ /biˈfɔɹ/

At an earlier time.

"Before dinner, I finished my homework. "

Illustration speed

speed noun

/spiːd/

The state of moving quickly or the capacity for rapid motion; rapidity.

"How does Usain Bolt run at that speed?"

Illustration accurately

accurately adverb

/ˈæk.jə.ɹɪt.li/

In an accurate manner; exactly; precisely; without error or defect.

"The student answered the math questions accurately. "

Illustration storm

storm noun

/stɔːm/ /stɔɹm/

Any disturbed state of the atmosphere, especially as affecting the earth's surface, and strongly implying destructive or unpleasant weather.

"The sudden storm flooded the streets, making it impossible to get to school on time. "