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193 to 193 of 227 glossary terms
surveying instrument
: surveyors used instruments to take bearings, elevations, distances and other associated measures, as well as, for example, laying out plans and drawing topographical surveys. Included are such instruments as the
surveying compass
,
surveying quadrant
,
surveying rod
,
surveying staff
,
surveyor's cross
,
surveyor's line
,
surveyor's square
and
theodolite
. Surveying instruments also include compound instruments embodying several such functions.
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