Surveying. A rod for measuring distances and heights. Cf. Jacob's staff, n. 2b; also levelling staff n. at levelling, n. compounds.
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| 释义 | the world > the earth > earth sciences > geography > map-making > surveying > [noun] > surveying instruments > staff or pole (9) staff?1556 Surveying. A rod for measuring distances and heights. Cf. Jacob's staff, n. 2b; also levelling staff n. at levelling, n. compounds. Subcategories:— for taking off-sets (6) — for levelling (2) |
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