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nephoscope

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun nephoscope has 1 sense
  1. nephoscope - a grid-like measuring instrument for measuring the altitude, direction, and velocity of movement of clouds
    --1 is a kind of
    measuring instrument, measuring system, measuring device

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Nephoscope

Definition

A nephoscope is a scientific instrument used for observing and measuring cloud movements and cloud formations.

Part of Speech

Noun

Sense 1

A device used to study and analyze cloud movement.

Sample Sentence:

Scientists use a nephoscope to study the patterns and behaviors of clouds.

Sense 2

A cloud detector or identifier.

Sample Sentence:

The nephoscope helped the weather forecaster identify the type of clouds present, indicating a possible upcoming storm.

Sense 3

A device used by pilots to assess cloud heights and cloud layers.

Sample Sentence:

The nephoscope allowed the pilot to determine the altitude of the cloud layer, ensuring a safe flight.

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