Associations to the word «Theodolite»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

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

Wise words

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