hypsometer

/ˈhɪpsəmɪtər/

Definitions

1. noun

A device for measuring the height of clouds, especially by observing the angle of shadow cast by the sun on the cloud.

“The meteorologist used a hypsometer to determine the height of the storm clouds.”

Synonyms

  • cloud-measuring device
  • height-measuring device

Antonyms

  • barometer
  • depth-measuring device