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/ˈæ.lɪ.deɪd/ · noun
(cartography, astronomy, surveying) A type of sighting device used for measuring angles..
Use alidade when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Alidade means (cartography, astronomy, surveying) A type of sighting device used for measuring angles..
Common synonyms include turning board, diopter.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use alidade where its definition matches the intended context.
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