- peirameter
- instrument measuring resistance of road surfaces to wheel movement
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peirameter
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Peirameter — Pei*ram e*ter, n. [Gr. ? a trail + meter.] A dynamometer for measuring the force required to draw wheel carriages on roads of different constructions. G. Francis. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
peirameter — pei·ram·e·ter … English syllables
peirameter — pīˈraməd.ə(r), ətə noun Etymology: Greek peira trial, attempt + English meter; akin to Greek peiran to attempt more at fear : a dynamometer of the kind used to indicate the power necessary to haul a truck or carriage over a road or track … Useful english dictionary
Carriage — A carriage is a wheeled vehicle for people, usually horse drawn. It is especially designed for private passenger use and for comfort or elegance, though some are also used to transport goods. It may be light, smart and fast or heavy, large and… … Wikipedia
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pirameter — variant spelling of peirameter. Knight Dict. Mech. 1714/1 … Useful english dictionary
