Dynamometer
[dahy-nuh-mom-i-ter] /ˌdaɪ nəˈmɒm ɪ tər/
noun
1.
a device for measuring mechanical force, as a balance.
2.
a device for measuring mechanical power, especially one that measures the output or driving torque of a rotating machine.
/ˌdaɪnəˈmɒmɪtə/
noun
1.
any of a number of instruments for measuring power or force
dynamometer dy·na·mom·e·ter (dī’nə-mŏm’ĭ-tər)
n.
An instrument for measuring the degree of muscular power. Also called ergometer.
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