pitot-static tube

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   measuring instrument consisting of a combined Pitot tube and static tube that measures total and static pressure; used in aircraft to measure airspeed

   SynonymsPitot headPitot tube

   Broadermeasuring instrument

Questions about pitot-static tube

What does pitot-static tube mean?

pitot-static tube means "measuring instrument consisting of a combined Pitot tube and static tube that measures total and static pressure; used in aircraft to measure airspeed".

What is another word for pitot-static tube?

Close synonyms include Pitot head, Pitot tube. Each sense on this page lists its own synonyms, because a word with several meanings rarely has one substitute that works for all of them.