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A fixed pillar with a metal housing for a theodolite on the top of a high point in the landscape; originally used for making Ordnance Survey maps.
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trig point — noun Trigonometrical point • • • Main Entry: ↑trig * * * trig point 7 [ˈtrɪɡ pɔɪnt] [ˈtrɪɡ pɔɪnt] (also triˌanguˈlation point) noun … Useful english dictionary
trig point — trianguliacijos punktas statusas T sritis Gynyba apibrėžtis Taškas Žemės paviršiuje, kurio tikslios koordinatės nustatytos trianguliacijos būdu. atitikmenys: angl. triangulation station; trig point pranc. station de triangulation … NATO terminų aiškinamasis žodynas
trig point — noun Brit. a reference point on high ground used in surveying, typically marked by a small pillar … English new terms dictionary
trig point — noun (C) BrE a point often marked by a stone block on top of a hill, used for measuring your position on a map … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
trig station — /ˈtrɪg steɪʃən/ (say trig stayshuhn) noun a position of importance in the surveying of a locality, marked by a distinctive fixed post or pole against which bearing may be subsequently taken. Also, trig point. {trig(onometrical) station} …
trig — noun /tɹɪɡ/ a) trigonometry. b) A trigonometric point … Wiktionary
triangulation point — same as ↑trigonometrical point (see under ↑trigonometry). • • • Main Entry: ↑triangle * * * triˌanguˈlation point 7 [triangulation point] noun = ↑ … Useful english dictionary
trigonometrical point — noun (geography, etc) In triangulation, a fixed point whose position as vertex of a triangle is calculated astronomically (often shortened to trig point) • • • Main Entry: ↑trigonometry … Useful english dictionary
triangulation point — noun another term for trig point … English new terms dictionary
Triangulation station — A trigonometrical station, triangulation pillar or trig point is a fixed surveying station for the geodetic surveying and other surveying projects on nearby areas. They are generally known as Trigonometrical stations in North America and trig… … Wikipedia
