Gunner's quadrant

an instrument consisting of a graduated limb, with a plumb line or spirit level, and an arm by which it is applied to a cannon or mortar in adjusting it to the elevation required for attaining the desired range.

gunner's quadrant

[¦gən·ərz ′kwäd·rənt] (engineering) Mechanical device having scales graduated in mils, with fine micrometer adjustments and leveling or cross-leveling vials; it is a separate, unattached instrument for hand placement on a reference surface.

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