Alidade
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈæ.lɪ.deɪd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Alidade is a noun meaning (cartography, astronomy, surveying) A type of sighting device used for measuring angles.
Meaning
(cartography, astronomy, surveying) A type of sighting device used for measuring angles.
Word Forms
- alidades
- alidad
Synonyms for alidade
Depending on context, synonyms include diopter.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include telescopic, sight, graphometer, photoalidade, theodolite, transit.
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