Pitot tube

pi·tot·tube

uncommon

noun

1.

measuring instrument used to measure the velocity of fluid flow

Synonyms

Pitot tube

2.

measuring instrument consisting of a combined Pitot tube and static tube that measures total and static pressure; used in aircraft to measure airspeed

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Broader terms

measuring instrument

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Grammar

noun
singular	pitot tube
plural	pitot tubes

Nearby words

pitilessness Pitman Pitocin piton Pitot-static tube pitprop Pitressin pitsaw Pitt pitta

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