Note: It usually embodies a spring to be compressed or weight to be sustained by the force applied, combined with an index, or automatic recorder, to show the work performed.
DYNAMOMETRIC; DYNAMOMETRICAL
Dy`na*mo*met"ric, Dy`na*mo*met"ric*al, a.
Defn: Relating to a dynamometer, or to the measurement of force doing work; as, dynamometrical instruments.
DYNAMOMETRY
Dy`na*mom"e*try, n.
Defn: The art or process of measuring forces doing work.
DYNAST
Dy"nast, n. Etym: [L. dynastes, Gr. dynaste. See Dynamic.]
1. A ruler; a governor; a prince.
2. A dynasty; a government. [Obs.]
DYNASTA
Dy*nas"ta, n. Etym: [NL. See Dynast.]
Defn: A tyrant. [Obs.] Milton.