See Also: backpack(dictionary)

theodolite (iou) and backpack (oh)


theodolite (iou)



theodolite noun. L16.
[mod. Latin theodelitus, ult. origin unkn. See -ITE2.]
Surveying. Orig., an instrument for measuring horizontal angles, consisting of a horizontal graduated circle and an alidade. Now, a tripod-mounted telescopic instrument for measuring both horizontal and vertical angles.
theodo'litic adjective (rare) M19.

backpack (oh)




a rucksack