reflecting circle en · NOUN
Meanings
- An astronomical instrument for measuring angles, like the sextant or octant, by the reflection of light from two plane mirrors which it carries, and differing from the sextant chiefly in having an entire circle.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| reflecting circles | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
fr cercle de réflexion (Translations)