altimeter (3) | (noun) - high + measure. = An instrument which can tell the height of an object or place. |
altiplano (4) | (noun) - high + plain. = A high mountain plateau. |
altitude (1) | (noun) - from the basic word. = The height about a given point, esp. sea level. |
altitude sickness (3) | (noun) - from the basic word + sickness. = The effects of high altitude, such as nosebleed and nausea. |
alto (3) | (noun) - from the basic word. = A singing voice, usually a low female singing voice, or a piece of music written for such a part. |
altocumulus (4) | (noun) - from the basic word + heap. = A fleecy cloud formation with large, round white clouds. |
altostratus (4) | (noun) - from the basic word + spread. = A thin but dark, hazy cloud occurring at a lower level. |