Odometer
An odometer or odograph[1][2] is an instrument that shows the distance traveled by a vehicle, such as a bicycle or automobile. It can be electronic, mechanical, or a combination of the two. The name comes from the Greek words hodós ("path" or "gateway") and métron ("measure"). It is sometimes called a mileometer or milometer.
Odometer Media
Reconstruction of Hero's odometer, 1st century AD, Alexandria, Thessaloniki Science Center and Technology Museum
A Han Dynasty stone rubbing of a horse-drawn odometer cart.
A Hubodometer on a wheel of a semitrailer
References
- ↑ "Oxford English Dictionary (online):''odograph''". Oed.com. Retrieved 2011-11-12.
- ↑ "American Heritage Dictionary (online: Dictionary.com): ''odograph''". Dictionary.reference.com. Retrieved 2011-11-12.