Epact: Scientific Instruments of Medieval and Renaissance Europe

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gunner's rule: see rule.

gunner's sight: instrument used to elevate and aim a large gun, see article on the gunner's sight and level.

gunner's sight and level: instrument used to set a large gun to the horizontal, or to elevate and aim it on a target, see article on the gunner's sight and level.

gunnery instrument: see gunner's compendium.

hodometer: device for measuring distance by means of a wheel, pushed along the ground, attached to a geared movement with a dial or other form of distance register.

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Epact Scientific Instruments of Medieval and Renaissance Europe