azimuth circle

noun

Instrument for measuring azimuths. It is a graduated circle on a sight, gun carriage, searchlight, etc.

Meanings

nounazimuth circle (plural azimuth circles)

plural azimuth circles

  1. Instrument for measuring azimuths. It is a graduated circle on a sight, gun carriage, searchlight, etc.
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