er·gom·e·ter
(ûr-gŏm′ĭ-tər)n.
An instrument for measuring the amount of work done by a muscle or group of muscles.
er′go·met′ric (ûr′gə-mĕt′rĭk) adj.
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ergometer
(ɜːˈɡɒmɪtə)n
1. (General Physics) a dynamometer
2. (Rowing) Also called: erg (informal) or ergo a type of exercise machine in which the action of rowing is simulated by the pulling of a strong flexible cord wound round a flywheel
[C20: from Greek ergon work + -meter]
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er•gom•e•ter
(ɜrˈgɒm ɪ tər)n.
a device for measuring the physiological effects of a period of work or exercise, as calories expended while bicycling.
[1875–80]
er`go•met′ric (-gəˈmɛ trɪk) adj.
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| Noun | 1. |  ergometer - measuring instrument designed to measure powermeasuring device, measuring instrument, measuring system - instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something |
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