Cyclometer: meaning, definitions and examples
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cyclometer
[ ˈsaɪk.ləˌmiː.tər ]
bicycle measurement
A cyclometer is an instrument used to measure the distance traveled by a bicycle. It often includes a display that shows the distance, speed, and sometimes the time of the ride. Cyclometers can be mechanical or electronic and are popular among cyclists for tracking their performance.
Synonyms
bicycle odometer, bike computer.
Examples of usage
- I checked my cyclometer to see how far I had ridden.
- The cyclometer showed that I traveled 15 miles today.
- He installed a new cyclometer on his bike to track his workouts.
Translations
Translations of the word "cyclometer" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ciclômetro
🇮🇳 साइक्लोमीटर
🇩🇪 Fahrradtacho
🇮🇩 siklométer
🇺🇦 циклометр
🇵🇱 cyklometr
🇯🇵 サイクロメーター
🇫🇷 cyclomètre
🇪🇸 ciclómetro
🇹🇷 bisiklet sayacı
🇰🇷 사이클로미터
🇸🇦 عداد الدراجات
🇨🇿 cyklometr
🇸🇰 cyklometer
🇨🇳 骑行计
🇸🇮 kolesarski števec
🇮🇸 hjólmælir
🇰🇿 велосипед есептегіш
🇬🇪 ციკლომეტრი
🇦🇿 velosiped sayğacı
🇲🇽 ciclómetro
Etymology
The term 'cyclometer' originates from the combination of 'cycle' (from the Greek 'kyklos', meaning 'circle') and 'meter' (from the Greek 'metron', meaning 'measure'). The word started to gain traction in the late 19th century as cycling became a popular recreational activity and mode of transportation. The invention of the cyclometer can be traced back to early bicycle races, where accurate distance measurement was critical for performance tracking. As technology evolved, so did cyclometers, transitioning from simple mechanical devices to modern electronic systems that provide a wide range of data, including speed, distance, and even GPS functionalities.