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Noun: theodolite  thee'ó-du,lIt
  1. A surveying instrument for measuring horizontal and vertical angles, consisting of a small telescope mounted on a tripod
    - transit

Derived forms: theodolites

Type of: surveying instrument, surveyor's instrument

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