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Y-LEVEL [1 record]

Record 1 2011-06-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surveying Instruments
DEF

A leveling instrument with a telescope and attached spirit level, mounted in Y-shaped supports allowing it to be lifted and reversed, end for end, which is used in the direct measurements of differences in elevation.

Key term(s)
  • wye level

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments d'arpentage

Spanish

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