theodolitenoun [ C ]
uk/θiˈɒd.əl.aɪt/us/θiˈɑː.də.laɪt/specializeda piece of equipment like a small telescope, used for measuring horizontal and vertical angles:
The surveyor set up his theodolite and took some measurements.
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Measuring, weighing, & counting devices
- calculator
- calipers
- detector
- dipstick
- gradation
- hydrograph
- instrument
- light meter
- manometer
- meter
- micrometer
- potometer
- rangefinder
- ruler
- scope
- sensor
- spirit level
- tape measure
- voltmeter
- weighbridge
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