plane table (Meaning)
Wordnet
plane table (n)
surveying instrument consisting of a drawing board and a ruler that are mounted on a tripod; used to sight and map topographical details
Webster
plane table ()
See under Plane, a.
Synonyms & Antonyms of plane table
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plane table Sentence Examples
- The surveyor set up the plane table on the tripod for accurate mapping.
- The plane table remained stationary while the alidade rotated to measure angles.
- The plane table is a surveying instrument used to determine elevations and angles.
- The surveyor sketched topographic details directly onto the plane table sheet.
- The alidade on the plane table allowed precise readings of vertical and horizontal angles.
- The plane table method provided a convenient and portable way to conduct field surveys.
- The surveyor adjusted the level of the plane table to ensure accuracy.
- The plane table was used in conjunction with a theodolite for triangulation and baselining.
- The surveyor carefully plotted measurements and observations onto the plane table sheet.
- The plane table aided in creating detailed topographic maps of the surrounding area.
FAQs About the word plane table
surveying instrument consisting of a drawing board and a ruler that are mounted on a tripod; used to sight and map topographical detailsSee under Plane, a.
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The surveyor set up the plane table on the tripod for accurate mapping.
The plane table remained stationary while the alidade rotated to measure angles.
The plane table is a surveying instrument used to determine elevations and angles.
The surveyor sketched topographic details directly onto the plane table sheet.
