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plural altimeters
An apparatus for measuring altitude. quotations examples
For that reason, if you do any mountain climbing, allow a generous margin of error of extra altitude—not only for possible altimeter error, but also for downdrafts that are particularly prevalent if high winds are encountered.
2000, Paul E. Illman, The Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, McGraw Hill Professional, page 128