单词 | chain-bearer |
释义 | > as lemmaschain-bearer chain-bearer n. = chain-man n. ΘΚΠ the world > the earth > earth sciences > geography > map-making > surveying > [noun] > surveyor > the bearer of a measuring chain chain-carrier1702 chain-man1714 chain-bearer1736 chainer1849 1736 in Cal. Virginia State Papers (1875) I. 226 We do..appoint you James Thomas junr, Surveyor,..To take three Chain-bearers. 1798 Let. in Deb. Congress 1808 (1852) 2741 You will see I have omitted taking those [depositions] of Mr. Gillespie and the chain-bearers. 1869 Overland Monthly Sept. 248/1 The chain-bearers signaling to those holding the ropes. < as lemmas |
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