geodeet

Dutch

Etymology

First attested in the late 19th century. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌɣeː.oːˈdeːt/

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• Hyphenation: geo‧deet
• Rhymes: -eːt

Noun

geodeet m (plural geodeten, diminutive geodeetje n)

1. geodesic (shortest section of a line or curve on a surface of a certain curvature)
2. geodesist (land surveyor)

   Synonym: landmeter

Related terms

• geodesie