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tachymeter

(ta kim′ət ər, tə-)

noun

a surveying instrument for rapid determination of distances, elevations, etc.

Origin: tachy- + -meter

Related Forms:

tachymetry noun

See tachymeter in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A surveying instrument used for the rapid determination of distances, elevations, and bearings.

Related Forms:

ta·chymˈe·try noun

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