anglesensor
nounUK /ˈæŋ.ɡəl ˌsen.sər/
US /ˈæŋ.ɡəl ˌsen.sɚ/
A tool that tells you how far something has turned.
The robot's angle sensor told it exactly how far to turn its arm.
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2. A device in a car that measures the steering wheel's turning angle.
The angle sensor helps the car's computer know which way the wheels are pointing.
3. A part in a camera that detects how much the camera is tilted.
The angle sensor keeps the photo straight even when your hands shake.
4. A measuring tool used in machines to check the angle of a moving part.
The engineer checked the angle sensor to make sure the door opened at the right angle.