dynamometer

noun dy·na·mom·e·ter \ˌdī-nə-ˈmä-mə-tər\

Definition of DYNAMOMETER

: an instrument for measuring mechanical force

: an apparatus for measuring mechanical power (as of an engine)

— dy·na·mo·met·ric \-mō-ˈme-trik\ adjective

— dy·na·mom·e·try \-ˈmä-mə-trē\ noun

French dynamomètre, from Greek dynamis power + French -mètre -meter

First Known Use: 1810

Medical Dictionary

noun dy·na·mom·e·ter \ˌdī-nə-ˈmäm-ət-ər\

: an instrument for measuring the force of muscular contraction especially of the hand

—dy·na·mo·met·ric \-nə-mō-ˈme-trik\ adjective

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