stadiometer

stadiometer
An instrument for measuring standing or sitting height. [L. stadium, fr. G. stadion, a fixed length, + G. metron, measure]

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sta·di·om·e·ter .stād-ē-'äm-ət-ər n a device for measuring height that typically consists of a vertical ruler with a sliding horizontal rod or paddle which is adjusted to rest on the top of the head

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sta·di·om·e·ter (sta″de-omґə-tər) [stadium + -meter] a device for measuring height; the usual type is a calibrated bar with a movable headpiece.

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