tachymeter

(ta kimət ər, tə-)

noun

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

Origin: tachy- + -meter

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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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