plane table en · NOUN
Etymology
Originally plain table, because of its simplicity.
Meanings
- A particular kind of instrument used by surveyors in mapmaking.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| planetable | alternative | lexicographic | |
| plane tables | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (5)
ru ме́нзула (a particular kind of instrument used by surveyors) · ota پلانچته (a particular kind of instrument used by surveyors) · ru планше́т (a particular kind of instrument used by surveyors) · tr plançete (a particular kind of instrument used by surveyors) · ga plánchlár (a particular kind of instrument used by surveyors)