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Used in, or adapted for, ascertaining measurements, or dividing by measure. Measuring faucet, a faucet which permits only a given quantity of liquid to pass each time it is opened, or one by means of which the liquid which passes can be measured. -- Measuring worm (Zoöl.), the larva of any geometrid moth. See Geometri…

An apparatus for measuring the velocity imparted by gunpowder.

An instrument for measuring the acuteness of the sense of hearing. Itard.

The measuring of the power or extent of hearing.

An instrument for measuring and recording the variations in the actinic or chemical force of rays of light. Nichol.

An instrument for measuring the direct heating power of the sun's rays.

The science of measuring the air, including the doctrine of its pressure, elasticity, rarefaction, and condensation; pneumatics.

An instrument consisting in part of a differential thermometer. It is used for measuring changes of temperature produced by different conditions of the sky, as when clear or clouded.

An instrument for measuring sensations of pain due to pressure. It has a piston rod with a blunted tip which is pressed against the skin. -- Al*gom"e*try (#), n. -- Al`go*met"ric (#), *met"ric*al (#), a. --Al`go*met"ric*al*ly, adv.

The art of measuring altitudes, or heights.

An instrument for measuring distances; -- called also perambulator. Knight.

An instrument for measuring the strength of an electrical current in ampères.

An instrument for measuring and recording the direction and force of the wind. Knight.

An instrument for measuring the force or velocity of the wind; a wind gauge.

used to decorate and sometimes to strengthen an angle. -- Angle meter, an instrument for measuring angles, esp. for ascertaining the dip of strata. -- Angle shaft (Arch.), an enriched angle bead, often having a capital or base, or both. -- Curvilineal angle, one formed by two curved lines. -- External angles, angle…

An instrument for measuring external angles.

The angle measuring apparent irregularities in the motion of a planet.

An instrument for measuring the amount of carbonic acid in a mixture.

A modification of the quadrant, for measuring small angles. [Obs.]

An instrument for measuring the height of objects. Knight.