Crossword-Solution: THEODOLITE
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| Word | Word Type | Definition |
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| Theodolite | n. | An instrument used, especially in trigonometrical surveying, for the accurate measurement of horizontal angles, and also usually of vertical angles. It is variously constructed. |
We have 8 clues for the answer “THEODOLITE”
| Clue | Answers |
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| ALTAZIMUTH | 1 answer |
| An instrument to measure horizontal and vertical angles | 1 answer |
| Instrument for measuring vertical and horizontal angles, distances, and elevations | 1 answer |
| a surveying instrument for measuring angles | 1 answer |
| Surveying instrument | 7 answers |
| transit | 8 answers |
| ANGULAR measure | 20 answers |
| Gauge | 55 answers |
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Hint 1 meaning
The superficial contents of any figure; the surface included
within any given lines; superficial extent; as, the area of a square or
a triangle.
Hint 2 anagram
RAEA
Hint 3 another clue
CERTAIN BRAIN SIZE
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Sentences with THEODOLITE (5)
Even with instruments specially contrived for such a purpose—with a foot rule, a level, or a theodolite—it is not easy to be exact; it is easier, alas! to be inexact.
The object of a theodolite is to lie level; the object of a stick is to swing loose at any angle; to whirl like the very wheel of liberty.
Schmettau gives an Anecdote of him here: In regard to a certain Hill, the Key of the Austrian position, which the King was continually reconnoitring, and lamenting the enormous height of, "Impossible, so high!" One of the Adjutants took his theodolite, ascertained the height, and, by way of comforting his Majesty, reported the exact number of feet above their present level.
You cannot read in the conscience of another with the microscope of a naturalist, nor decide the question of another’s culpability measuring ideas with a theodolite.” “For God’s sake, dear aunt!” “Why do you pronounce the name of God when you do not believe in him?” said Doña Perfecta, in solemn accents.
Whether he despatched him with a theodolite or a barometer does not matter: he is officially dead, and none of the travelers can kill him any more.
Where this answer appears
Appears in: New Yorker.
Used 1 time in crossword archives (2018).