theodolite

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

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

Etymology

From New Latin theodolitus (1571), perhaps containing Ancient Greek θέᾱ (théā, “sight, view”) and Arabic العِضَادَة (al-ʕiḍāda, “astrolabe, alidade”); if so, doublet of alidade.

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Synonyms

transit

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