What is another word for hodometer?

Pronunciation: [hədˈɒmɪtə] (IPA)

A hodometer is a mechanical device used for measuring distance traveled by a vehicle or a person. The word "hodometer" is also known as an odometer, mileometer, or a distance meter. An odometer is the most commonly used word for this type of device, while a mileometer is a more British term. A distance meter is a broader term used for measuring any type of distance. Other synonyms for the word hodometer include pedometer, speedometer, and trip meter. A pedometer is used for measuring the number of steps taken by a person, while a speedometer is used for measuring the speed of a vehicle. A trip meter is a type of odometer that measures the distance of a specific trip or journey.

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What are the hyponyms for Hodometer?

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  • hyponyms for hodometer (as nouns)

What are the holonyms for Hodometer?

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Usage examples for Hodometer

As for the windlass and hodometer, they do, it is true, contain whole series of gears used in steps as a reduction mechanism, usually for an extraordinarily high ratio, but here the technical details are so etherial that one must doubt whether such devices were actually realized in practice.
"On the Origin of Clockwork, Perpetual Motion Devices, and the Compass"
Derek J. de Solla Price

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