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holometer|həʊˈlɒmɪtə(r)|
[f. holo- + -meter, Cf. F. holomètre (1690 Furetière), ad. mod.L. holometrum, f. Gr. ὁλο- holo- + µέτρον measure.]
A mathematical instrument for making all kinds of measurements; a pantometer.
1696Phillips (ed. 5), Holometer, a Mathematical Instrument for the easie measuring of any thing whatever, invented by Abel Tull. 1727–41Chambers Cycl. s.v., The holometer is the same with what is otherwise denominated pantometer. 1830Mech. Mag. XIV. 42 To determine how far the holometer be entitled to supersede the sector in point of expense, accuracy or expedition. |