barometrical
Example Sentences
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The wind was then blowing from the south-west in the mild degree which in barometrical language is ranked “No. 2: light breeze.”
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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Nevertheless an unusual barometrical depression had brought in its train several days of disagreeable, stormy weather.
From Banzai! by Parabellum by Grautoff, Ferdinand Heinrich
Finally, one needs only to cast a glance at Victor in his balcony, where he now sits in a singular barometrical condition, if one would pass judgment on his previous state.
From Hesperus or Forty-Five Dog-Post-Days Vol. II A Biography by Jean Paul
According to custom, Mr Sudberry went forward to the barometrical banjo, intending to tap it—not that he expected correct information now.
From Freaks on the Fells Three Months' Rustication by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)
I would suggest large sized charts showing landmarks, ship's position, and barometrical readings.
From From Edinburgh to India & Burmah by Burn Murdoch, W. G. (William Gordon)