inclinometer
/ˌɪnklɪˈnɒmɪtə
/noun
A device for measuring the angle of inclination of something, especially from the horizontal.Horizontal movement is measured by inclinometers, and multiple-point vibrating-wire piezometers provide information on groundwater pressure....
- Measure the steepest section with an inclinometer.
- A nice group of levels and inclinometers were also sold.
Origin
Mid 19th century: from Latin inclinare 'to incline' + -meter.