VERNIER

7 letters 10 Scrabble points

Definition of VERNIER

noun
  1. A secondary scale with finer graduations than the primary scale of a measuring device; the vernier measures between graduations of the larger scale.

  2. A secondary control input with finer control than the primary, or coarse, input; for example the vernier frequency tuning knob on a radio.

  3. A secondary system of force application for the attitude control of a spacecraft; for example a vernier thruster.

Source: Wiktionary

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Letters V E R N I E R
Length 7 letters
Scrabble Score 10 points

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