Anemographs are instruments that measure and record the speed and direction of wind. There are many synonyms for anemographs, including wind vane, wind gauge, wind speedometer, and wind anemometer. Wind vane is a simple device that shows the direction of the wind by pointing in the direction it is blowing from. Wind gauge measures the pressure exerted by the wind. Wind speedometer records the speed of the wind. Wind anemometer is an instrument that measures the force and velocity of the wind. All of these synonyms are used to describe instruments that measure wind speed and direction and are commonly used in meteorology and weather forecasting.