TACHYMETER

tachymeter, tacheometer

(noun) a theodolite designed for rapid measurements

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Noun

tachymeter (plural tachymeters)

A surveying instrument for quickly finding distances.

A speed indicator; a tachometer.

Source: Wiktionary

Ta*chym"e*ter, n. [Tachy- + -meter.]

1. (Surveying) An instrument, esp. a transit or theodolite with stadia wires, for determining quickly the distances, bearings, and elevations of distant objects.

2. A speed indicator; a tachometer.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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