Theodolite (Noun)
Meaning
A surveying instrument for measuring horizontal and vertical angles, consisting of a small telescope mounted on a tripod.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The surveyor carefully set up the theodolite on the tripod to take precise measurements of the building's angles.
- The theodolite was used to determine the exact position of the property boundary.
- The engineer used a theodolite to measure the vertical angle of the slope.
- The theodolite's telescope was adjusted to focus on the reference point in the distance.
- The survey team relied on the theodolite to gather accurate data for the topographic map.