1. Plural of inclinometer; instruments that measure the angle of inclination or slope of a surface relative to the horizontal or vertical.
Usage: Technical term used in surveying, geology, engineering, and navigation; Also called clinometers or tilt meters

Examples

• Surveyors used inclinometers to measure the steep angle of the hillside.
• The geologist carried several inclinometers to assess the dip of rock layers in the field.
• Modern inclinometers can provide digital readings accurate to within a fraction of a degree.
• Engineers relied on inclinometers to ensure the bridge supports were installed at the correct angle.
• The construction crew used inclinometers to verify that the roof pitch met building code requirements.
• Inclinometers are essential tools for mapping terrain in mountainous regions.