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a theodolite having a telescope that can be transited.[1860-65]
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transit theodolite — noun Etymology: transit (I) : transit 4 * * * a theodolite having a telescope that can be transited. [1860 65] * * * transit theodolite noun (surveying) One whose telescope can be reversed • • • Main Entry: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
transit theodolite — /trænzət θiˈɒdəlaɪt/ (say tranzuht thee oduhluyt) noun a theodolite in which the telescope can be rotated completely around its horizontal axis …
transit — [trans′it, tranz′it] n. [ME transite < L transitus, pp. of transire < trans , TRANS + ire, to go: see YEAR] 1. a) passage through or across b) a transition; change 2. a) … English World dictionary
Theodolite — A theodolite (IPA en|θiːˈɒdəlаɪt) is an instrument for measuring both horizontal and vertical angles, as used in triangulation networks. It is a key tool in surveying and engineering work, particularly on inaccessible grounds, but theodolites… … Wikipedia
transit — /tran sit, zit/, n., v., transited, transiting. n. 1. the act or fact of passing across or through; passage from one place to another. 2. conveyance or transportation from one place to another, as of persons or goods, esp., local public… … Universalium
transit — Synonyms and related words: about face, alchemy, alteration, assimilation, assumption, astrolabe, azimuth circle, azimuth compass, becoming, bevel, bevel protractor, bevel square, carriage, carrying, cartage, change, change over, clinometer,… … Moby Thesaurus
transit — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. passage, change, transition, conveyance, transportation, motion. II (Roget s IV) n. 1. [Passage] Syn. transition, transference, conveyance, transportation, permeation, infiltration, penetration,… … English dictionary for students
transit compass — noun see transit I, 4 * * * transit theodolite or transit compass, = transit (def. 4). (Cf. ↑transit) … Useful english dictionary
Transit — Trans it, n. [L. transitus, from transire to go over: cf. F. transit. See {Transient}.] 1. The act of passing; passage through or over. [1913 Webster] In France you are now . . . in the transit from one form of government to another. Burke. [1913 … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Transit circle — Transit Trans it, n. [L. transitus, from transire to go over: cf. F. transit. See {Transient}.] 1. The act of passing; passage through or over. [1913 Webster] In France you are now . . . in the transit from one form of government to another.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
