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118 to 122 of 227 glossary terms
mathematical compendium
: compound instrument for performing various functions in practical mathematics.
mathematical instruments
: collections of instruments of assorted kinds for performing functions in practical mathematics.
measuring rod
: an instrument used to measure distances or depths. See also
gauging rod
.
measuring rods
: see
measuring rod
.
meridian
: the plane containing the observer and both
celestial poles
, or containing the observer, the
zenith
and the pole, or, more colloquially, the north-south line at a particular position on the earth.
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