dynamometer in English
- dynamometer⇄dynamometer, noun.
an apparatus for measuring force or power.
Ex. Most automakers measure horsepower by means of a dynamometer (Time).
dynamometer in Marathi मराठी
dynamometer
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
/ˌdaɪnəˈmɒmɪtər/
Definitions
- An instrument used to measure mechanical force, power, or torque.
- A device used to measure the strength of a person's grip or the power of a machine.
Usage Examples
- The laboratory technician used a dynamometer to measure the engine's output.
- The patient's grip strength was assessed using a hand dynamometer.
- The dynamometer indicated a decline in mechanical performance.
- Automotive engineers often test engines with a dynamometer before installation.
Etymology
From Greek dynamis meaning "power" and metron meaning "measure." First used in the early 19th century.
Synonyms
- Force gauge
- Torque meter
- Power meter
Antonyms
- Static meter
- Non-measuring device
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | dynamómetro | /dinamoˈmetɾo/ |
| French | dynamomètre | /dinamomɛtʁ/ |
| German | Dynamometer | /ˌdynaːmoˈmeːtɐ/ |
| Hindi | डायनामोमीटर | /ḍāyanāmōmīṭar/ |
| Tamil | டைனமோமீட்டர் | /ṭainamōmīṭṭar/ |
| Telugu | డైనమోమీటర్ | /ḍainamōmīṭar/ |
| Kannada | ಡೈನಮೋಮೀಟರ್ | /ḍainamōmīṭar/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ˌdaɪnəˈmɒmɪtə/
- American English: /ˌdaɪnəˈmɑːmɪtər/
Historical Usage
Dynamometers were widely used in the 19th and 20th centuries to measure steam engine power and later adapted to measure internal combustion engine performance.
Cultural Nuances
Dynamometers play an important role in both medical rehabilitation and mechanical engineering, bridging the gap between human and machine force measurements.