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dynamometer
[ dahy-nuh-mom-i-ter ]
noun
- a device for measuring mechanical force, as a balance.
- a device for measuring mechanical power, especially one that measures the output or driving torque of a rotating machine.
dynamometer
/ ˌ岹ɪəˈɒɪə /
noun
- any of a number of instruments for measuring power or force
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of dynamometer1
Example Sentences
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.
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.
The process at Holabird started with a visual inspection, followed by a dynamometer test to check engine horsepower.
The exercise routine is easy enough to recreate at home, Dr. Nosaka said, no dynamometer needed.
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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