theodolite
Meanings
Plural: theodolites
Noun
- a surveying instrument for measuring horizontal and vertical angles, consisting of a small telescope mounted on a tripod
- A surveying instrument, consisting of a small mounted telescope, used to measure horizontal and vertical angles.
Origin / 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.
Synonyms
Scrabble Score: 14
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Words With Friends Score: 14
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