Definition

A device used to measure and record the distance and direction traveled by a vehicle.

Example

The odograph helped the driver keep track of the distance covered during the trip.

Conversation

Have you ever used an odograph on a road trip?

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

It records the distance and course traveled by the vehicle.

That sounds pretty cool! I might need one for my next adventure.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Odograph → It is formed from "odo-" (from Greek "hodos", meaning way or path) and "graph" (from Greek "grapho", meaning to write or record). The word "odograph" refers to a device or instrument that records the path or way traveled.

Memory Tip

Think of 'odo-' as relating to a 'path' and 'graph' as 'writing' — so an odograph is a tool that 'writes' down the 'path' you take.

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