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ali·dade (al′i dād′)

noun

  1. a part of an optical or surveying instrument, consisting of the vernier, indicator, etc.
  2. a surveying instrument consisting of a telescope mounted on a rule, used in topography
Also alidad al′i·dad′ (-dad′)

Etymology: Fr < Sp alidada < Ar al ʿiḍāda, two sides or sideposts < ʿaḍud, upper arm

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alidade Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • pivot: A circular plate ' made much like the backe parte of an Astrolabe ' with a pivoted alidade, the sights.
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