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Definition of Dynamometer

1. Noun. Measuring instrument designed to measure power.

Definition of Dynamometer

1. n. An apparatus for measuring force or power; especially, muscular effort of men or animals, or the power developed by a motor, or that required to operate machinery.

Definition of Dynamometer

1. Noun. Any of various devices used to measure mechanical power, especially those that measure the torque of a rotating shaft ¹

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Definition of Dynamometer

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Medical Definition of Dynamometer

1. An apparatus for measuring force or power; especially, muscular effort of men or animals, or the power developed by a motor, or that required to operate machinery. It usually embodies a spring to be compressed or weight to be sustained by the force applied, combined with an index, or automatic recorder, to show the work performed. Origin: Cf. F. Dynamometre. See Dynameter. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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