HyperDic: pitot_tube

English > 2 senses of the expression Pitot tube:
NOUNartifactPitot tube, Pitotmeasuring instrument consisting of a right-angled tube with an open end that is directed in opposition to the flow of a fluid and used to measure the velocity of fluid flow
artifactPitot tube, Pitot-static tube, Pitot headmeasuring instrument consisting of a combined Pitot tube and static tube that measures total and static pressure
English > Pitot tube: 2 senses > noun 1, artifact
Meaningmeasuring instrument consisting of a right-angled tube with an open end that is directed in opposition to the flow of a fluid and used to measure the velocity of fluid flow.
SynonymPitot
Broadermeasuring instrument, measuring system, measuring deviceinstrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something
Spanishtubo de Pitot
English > Pitot tube: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
Meaningmeasuring instrument consisting of a combined Pitot tube and static tube that measures total and static pressure; used in aircraft to measure airspeed.
SynonymsPitot-static tube, Pitot head
Broadermeasuring instrument, measuring system, measuring deviceinstrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something

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