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  1. n. A pitot head / pitot tube

WordNet 3.0

  1. n. French physicist for whom the Pitot tube was named (1695-1771)
  2. n. 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

Etymologies

  1. After Henri Pitot (Wiktionary)

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  • bilby "Plane manufacturer Airbus has urged airlines to change the make of the majority of speed sensors on about 200 long haul aircraft. Airbus has issued a bulletin to airlines recommending that they switch the parts, also known as pitots, to those made by US manufacturer Goodrich.
    The moves comes as investigations continue into the cause of the fatal crash of an Air France Airbus in June. Investigators have said speed sensors, or pitots, may have been a factor."
    - Airbus urges speed sensor switch, bbc.co.uk, 30 July 2009. Jul 31, 2009

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