English dictionary

theodolite

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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

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

noun.artifact

Synonyms transit

Source: WordNet 3.0
An instrument used, especially in trigonometrical surveying, for the accurate measurement of horizontal angles, and also usually of vertical angles. It is variously constructed.

noun

Source: webster1913