theodolite

== English == === Etymology === From New Latin theodolitus (1571), perhaps containing Ancient Greek θέᾱ (théā, “sight, view”) and Arabic العِضَادَة (al-ʕiḍāda, “astrolabe, alidade”); if so, doublet of alidade. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /θiːˈɒdəlaɪt/ === Noun === theodolite (plural theodolites) A surveying instrument, consisting of a small mounted telescope, used to measure horizontal and vertical angles. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === See also === total station tribrach === References ===