noun
- an instrument for measuring rainfall; a rain gauge
Usage: technical; meteorology
Examples
- The meteorologist checked the udometer to record yesterday’s precipitation.
- Scientists placed udometers throughout the valley to study rainfall patterns.
- The udometer showed that three inches of rain had fallen during the storm.
- Weather stations use udometers to collect accurate precipitation data.
- The farmer installed a simple udometer near his crops to monitor irrigation needs.