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theodolite

/θɪˈɒdəlʌɪt/
noun
A surveying instrument with a rotating telescope for measuring horizontal and vertical angles.

Origin
Late
16th century (originally denoting an instrument for measuring horizontal angles): from modern Latin theodelitus, of unknown origin.

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Ted tuned his theodolite atop a sturdy tripod, verified the plumb bob was centered on the benchmark and sighted to were Charlie held the target pole.

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