Meanings
nounAbney level (plural Abney levels)
plural Abney levels
- A clinometer used to measure tree heights.First known use First attested in the late 19ᵗʰ century.
Origin
From the surname of English scientist William de Wiveleslie Abney.
Full word history & related roots →Translations
Portuguese nível de Abney
- nível de Abneyclinometer used to measure tree heights
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