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tach

 (tăk)
n. Informal
A tachometer.
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tach

(tæk)
n
informal a tachometer
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tach

(tæk)

n.
a tachometer.
[1925–30; by shortening]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.tach - measuring instrument for indicating speed of rotationtach - measuring instrument for indicating speed of rotation
measuring device, measuring instrument, measuring system - instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something
tachograph - a tachometer that produces a graphical record of its readings; used to record the speed and duration of trips in a motor vehicle
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