What is another word for odometer?

Pronunciation: [ə͡ʊdˈɒmɪtə] (IPA)

The odometer is an instrument used to measure the distance traveled by vehicles. It is an important tool in determining the maintenance and mileage of the vehicle. The odometer has various synonyms, including mileometer, distance meter, road meter, and travel counter. Other related words are tripometer, which measures the distance of a particular trip, and speedometer, which measures the speed of the vehicle. These instruments are all crucial for drivers to have an accurate understanding of how much distance they have traveled and how fast they're going, ultimately keeping them safe on the road.

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  • Forward Entailment

    • Noun, singular or mass
      meter.
  • Other Related

    • Proper noun, singular
      Odo.

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Usage examples for Odometer

The Count del Verme tells me of a pendulum odometer for the wheel of a carriage.
"Memoir, Correspondence, And Miscellanies, From The Papers Of Thomas Jefferson"
Thomas Jefferson
Water clocks and other devices in which natural forces governed a pointer were known in antiquity, as were counters of the type of the odometer.
"The Introduction of Self-Registering Meteorological Instruments"
Robert P. Multhauf
So he opened it, and leaned over to have a look at the odometer to check the mileage.
"Out Like a Light"
Gordon Randall Garrett

Famous quotes with Odometer

  • I put more miles on the soles of my shoes than I do on my car odometer, and that's just the way I like it. -Johnny The Walker
    Johnny Wowk

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