trig point

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English[edit]

English Wikipedia has an article on:

Triangulation station

Alternative forms[edit]

trigpoint

Etymology[edit]

Clipping of triangulation point.

Noun[edit]

trig point (plural trig points)

(UK) A fixed pillar with a metal housing for a theodolite on the top of a high point in the landscape; originally used for making Ordnance Survey maps.
Any fixed structure that marks a measuring point used in triangulation.

Synonyms[edit]

Translations[edit]

fixed pillar for a theodolite

Finnish: kolmiopiste
Scottish Gaelic: carragh-triantanachaidh

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