Range Pole (Noun)
Meaning
Surveying instrument consisting of a straight rod painted in bands of alternate red and white each one foot wide; used for sightings by surveyors.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The surveyor held up the range pole to mark the point where the property line intersected with the neighbor's fence.
- After extending the range pole to its full height, the surveyor carefully positioned it to line up with the theodolite's crosshairs.
- To measure the distance across the creek, the surveyor instructed her assistant to place the range pole at the far bank.
- By using a range pole with reflective tape, the survey crew was able to take more accurate readings in low-light conditions.
- The range pole's red and white bands made it highly visible, even in dense vegetation, allowing the surveyor to take precise measurements.