Definition

A device that measures and records the speed and direction of the wind.

Example

The meteorologist used an anemograph to track the wind patterns during the storm.

Conversation

Have you ever seen an anemograph in action?

No, I haven't! What does it do?

It actually records wind speed and direction over time.

That sounds pretty cool! I didn't know that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Anemograph → It is formed from "anemo-" (from Greek "anemos", meaning wind) and "-graph" (from Greek "grapho", meaning to write or record). The word refers to a device that records the speed and direction of the wind.

Memory Tip

Think of 'wind' ('anemo-') being 'written down' ('-graph') — that's how an anemograph records wind information.

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