alidade

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A type of sighting device used for measuring angles.

Pronunciation

/ˈæ.lɪ.deɪd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-alidade.wav

Word forms

alidade alidades alhidade alhidad alidad

Etymology

From French alidade, from Spanish alidada, from Arabic العِضَادَة (al-ʕiḍāda), perhaps from عَضُد (ʕaḍud, “upper arm”).

Synonyms

turning board diopter

Derived words

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