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STEEL MEASURING TAPE [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-05-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Measuring Instruments (Engineering)
  • Surveying Instruments
  • Mathematical Geography
DEF

A steel ribbon used for the measurement of distances.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments de mesure (Ingénierie)
  • Instruments d'arpentage
  • Géographie mathématique
DEF

ruban de grande longueur employé dans les opérations de triangulation et d'arpentage.

OBS

ruban: (Topogr.) Boîte circulaire dans laquelle est enroulé un ruban portant des divisions en mètres et servant à mesurer les distances.

CONT

La chaîne d'arpenteur est presque partout remplacée par des rubans d'acier de 10, 20 ou 50 m, dans les travaux topométriques ou d'arpentage.

Spanish

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