alidade

/ˈæ.lɪ.deɪd/ · noun

Meaning

A sighting device used for measuring angles.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

telescopic(English)sight(English)graphometer(English)photoalidade(English)station staff(English)angle level(English)theodolite(English)transit(English)astrolabe(English)semicircle(English)sights(English)instrument(English)

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Sources

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