| NOUN | artifact | Pitot tube, Pitot | measuring 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 |
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| artifact | Pitot tube, Pitot-static tube, Pitot head | measuring instrument consisting of a combined Pitot tube and static tube that measures total and static pressure |
| Meaning | measuring 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. | |
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| Synonym | Pitot | |
| Broader | measuring instrument, measuring system, measuring device | instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something |
| Spanish | tubo de Pitot | |
| Meaning | measuring instrument consisting of a combined Pitot tube and static tube that measures total and static pressure; used in aircraft to measure airspeed. | |
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| Synonyms | Pitot-static tube, Pitot head | |
| Broader | measuring instrument, measuring system, measuring device | instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something |
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