Synonyms of pitot tube

Noun

1. Pitot tube, Pitot, measuring instrument, measuring system, measuring device

usage: 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

2. Pitot-static tube, Pitot head, Pitot tube, measuring instrument, measuring system, measuring device

usage: measuring instrument consisting of a combined Pitot tube and static tube that measures total and static pressure; used in aircraft to measure airspeed