English Explanatory Dictionary

plane table

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A particular kind of instrument used by surveyors in mapmaking.

Word forms

plane table plane tables planetable

Etymology

Originally plain table, because of its simplicity.

Synonyms

planchette
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