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Alidade
UK
/ˈæl.ɪ.deɪd/
US
/ˈæl.ɪ.deɪd/
Translation of "alidade" into Russian
alidade
Noun
UK
/ˈæl.ɪ.deɪd/
US
/ˈæl.ɪ.deɪd/
alidade
alidades pl
The surveyor used an alidade to measure the angles.
Геодезист использовал алидаду для измерения углов.
Definitions
alidade
Noun
UK
/ˈæl.ɪ.deɪd/
US
/ˈæl.ɪ.deɪd/
A device or part of an instrument used for sighting or measuring angles, typically consisting of a sighting mechanism and a rule or scale.
The surveyor used an alidade to measure the angle between the two distant points.
A rotating arm or straightedge with sights used on a surveying or astronomical instrument—such as a plane table, astrolabe, or compass—for determining direction or measuring horizontal angles.
On the ancient astrolabe, the alidade was turned until its sights aligned with the star, allowing the observer to read the star’s altitude.
alidade
Adjective
UK
/ˈæl.ɪ.deɪd/
US
/ˈæl.ɪ.deɪd/
Relating to or designed for use with an alidade.
The technician calibrated the alidade arm using an alidade-specific adjustment tool.