Ranging 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 carefully held the ranging pole vertically to provide a clear reference point for the theodolite.
- A ranging pole is typically used in conjunction with a transit level to ensure accurate measurements.
- The survey team planted the ranging pole firmly in the ground to serve as a benchmark for their measurements.
- To ensure precise calculations, the surveyor made sure the ranging pole was perfectly plumb before taking the reading.
- The ranging pole's alternating red and white bands made it easily visible from a distance, even in low-light conditions.