1. Plural of pitot; instruments that measure the speed of an aircraft or other moving object by detecting dynamic air pressure.
Usage: aviation; technical

Examples

• The aircraft's pitots were covered during maintenance to prevent damage.
• Modern jets rely on multiple pitots to ensure accurate airspeed readings.
• Ice accumulation on the pitots can cause instrument errors.
• The pilot checked that all pitots were functioning before takeoff.
• Pitots measure the difference between static and dynamic pressure.