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theodolite  transit  Autocollimating theodolite  Balloon observation theodolite  Balloon theodolite
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A surveying instrument for measuring horizontal and vertical angles, consisting of a small telescope mounted on a tripod WordNet 3.0
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A theodolite is a precision optical instrument for measuring angles between designated visible points in the horizontal and vertical planes. Wikipedia
Surveying instrument that measures azimuth and elevation between points Wikidata
An instrument for measuring both horizontal and vertical angles, as used in triangulation networks. OmegaWiki
A surveying instrument, consisting of a small mounted telescope, used to measure horizontal and vertical angles. Wiktionary
A surveying instrument rather like a theodolite that measures horizontal and vertical angles. Wiktionary
Surveying instrument. Wiktionary (translation)