Etymology

peirameter

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Today it means: A dynamometer for measuring the force required to draw wheel carriages on roads of different constructions. Full definition →

Ancient Greek πεῖρα
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromπεῖρα“a trial”
  2. English todaypeirameter

From Ancient Greek πεῖρα (peîra, “a trial”) + -meter.

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