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Webster 1913 Edition


Antimeter

An-tim′e-ter

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Noun.
[Gr. [GREEK] like + [GREEK] measure.]
A modification of the quadrant, for measuring small angles.
[Obs.]

Webster 1828 Edition


Antimeter

ANTIM'ETER

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Noun.
[Gr. measure.]
An optical instrument for measuring angles, with greater accuracy than can be done by the usual quadrants or sextants.

Definition 2024


antimeter

antimeter

English

Noun

antimeter (plural antimeters)

  1. (obsolete) A modification of the quadrant, for measuring small angles.