theodolite

/θiːˈɒdəlaɪt/ · noun

Meaning

A surveying instrument, consisting of a small mounted telescope, used to measure horizontal and vertical angles.

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Related words

transit(English)gyrotheodolite(English)total station(English)altometer(English)y theodolite(English)altazimuth(English)y level(English)alidade(English)triangulation(English)azimuth(English)tripod(English)gyroscope(English)

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