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abney level

/ˈæb.ni ˈlɜv.l̩/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.24 in modern English

Syllables
ab-ney lev-el
IPA
/ˈæb.ni ˈlɜv.l̩/
18
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A clinometer used to measure tree heights.

Etymology

From the surname of English scientist William de Wiveleslie Abney.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈæb.ni ˈlɜv.l̩/

Inflected Forms

Abney levels (plural)

Questions

How do you pronounce abney level?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈæb.ni ˈlɜv.l̩/.
What does abney level mean?
A clinometer used to measure tree heights.
Where does abney level come from?
From the surname of English scientist William de Wiveleslie Abney.

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