vibrationsensor
nounUK /vaɪˈbreɪʃən ˈsɛnsə/
US /vaɪˈbreɪʃən ˈsɛnsər/
A vibration sensor is a small tool that feels shaking and tells a machine about it.
The vibration sensor in the washing machine noticed the load was off-balance and stopped the spin.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A device that converts mechanical vibrations into an electrical signal for measurement or monitoring.
Engineers mounted a vibration sensor on the bridge to log stress data over time.
3. A component in industrial machinery that triggers alerts when abnormal oscillation is detected.
The vibration sensor flagged a worn bearing before it could cause a breakdown.
4. A sensing element used in consumer electronics to detect taps, shakes, or movement.
A tiny vibration sensor lets the game controller respond when you shake it.