Synonyms for Pitot (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (French physicist for whom the Pitot tube was named (1695-1771)):
Henri Pitot
WordNet sense 2 (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):
Pitot tube
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