Pitot tube
n 1: measuring instrument consisting of a right-angled tube with
an open end that is directed in opposition to the flow of a
fluid and used to measure the velocity of fluid flow [syn:
{Pitot tube}, {Pitot}]
2: measuring instrument consisting of a combined Pitot tube and
static tube that measures total and static pressure; used in
aircraft to measure airspeed [syn: {Pitot-static tube},
{Pitot head}, {Pitot tube}]