Definition of craniometer in US English:
craniometer
nounˌkrānēˈämədərˌkrānēˈämədər
A device for measuring the external dimensions of the skull.
Example sentencesExamples
- He knows the craniometer is a rare item, he said, ‘because I've never seen another one.’
- The Osteo-Lab is equipped with spreading calipers, craniometers, and a craniophore.
- Bates's craniometer records the expected development in the children's skulls.
- This craniometer includes various hinged attachments to aid measurement of skull sizes.
- Being a specialist precision instrument, a good craniometer is quite expensive and will set you down at least $350.