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dynamometer

[ dahy-nuh-mom-i-ter ]

noun

  1. a device for measuring mechanical force, as a balance.
  2. a device for measuring mechanical power, especially one that measures the output or driving torque of a rotating machine.


dynamometer

/ ˌ岹ɪəˈɒɪə /

noun

  1. any of a number of instruments for measuring power or force
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of dynamometer1

First recorded in 1800–10; dynamo- + -meter
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Handgrip strength, or isometric grip, is measured via a handgrip dynamometer which is gripped and squeezed to record the maximum force a person can produce over a few seconds.

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Oshie was handed a yellow fireman’s rope and a dynamometer that measures grip strength, baubles awarded to the player of the game after a win.

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The process at Holabird started with a visual inspection, followed by a dynamometer test to check engine horsepower.

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The exercise routine is easy enough to recreate at home, Dr. Nosaka said, no dynamometer needed.

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He furthered his automotive education, as he rebuilt carburetors, performed tuneups and ran a dynamometer that measured the rear-wheel horsepower of customers’ cars.

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