
Meaning of PITOT TUBE
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- [n] measuring instrument consisting of a combined Pitot tube and static tube that measures total and static pressure; used in aircraft to measure airspeed
- [n] measuring instrument used to measure the velocity of fluid flow
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| | Synonyms: | | Pitot-static tube |
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| | See Also: | | measuring device, measuring instrument, measuring system | |
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