tachymeter
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ta·chym·e·ter
(tă-kĭm′ĭ-tər, tə-)n.
A surveying instrument used for the rapid determination of distances, elevations, and bearings.
ta·chym′e·try n.
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tachymeter
(tæˈkɪmɪtə)n
(Surveying) another name for tacheometer
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tachymeter
a surveying instrument for measuring distance, height, elevation, etc.
See also: Distance, Heights, Instruments-Ologies & -Isms. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Noun | 1. | tachymeter - a theodolite designed for rapid measurements theodolite, transit - a surveying instrument for measuring horizontal and vertical angles, consisting of a small telescope mounted on a tripod |
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