altazimuth en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ælˈtæzɪməθ/
Etymology
Blend of altitude + azimuth.
Meanings
- A telescope or surveying instrument that has a mount permitting both horizontal and vertical rotation.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| altaz | alternative | lexicographic | |
| alt-az | alternative | lexicographic | |
| alt-azimuth | alternative | lexicographic | |
| altazimuths | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (4)
fr altazimutal (the surveying instrument that has a mount permitting both horizontal and vertical rotation) · fa سمت ارتفاعی (the surveying instrument that has a mount permitting both horizontal and vertical rotation) · pl altazymut (the surveying instrument that has a mount permitting both horizontal and vertical rotation) · pt altazimute (the surveying instrument that has a mount permitting both horizontal and vertical rotation)