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Theodolite

noun
1.
A surveying instrument for measuring horizontal and vertical angles, consisting of a small telescope mounted on a tripod.  Synonym: transit.





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"Theodolite" Quotes from Famous Books



... which I speak can be seen everywhere in a comparison between the ancient and universal things and the modern and specialist things. The object of a theodolite is to lie level; the object of a stick is to swing loose at any angle; to whirl like the very wheel of liberty. The object of a lancet is to lance; when used for slashing, gashing, ripping, lopping off heads and limbs, it is a disappointing ...
— What's Wrong With The World • G.K. Chesterton


Words linked to "Theodolite" :   surveyor's instrument, surveying instrument, alidade, alidad, tacheometer, tachymeter


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