stadia-hairs

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noun stadia-hairs a method of surveying in which distances are read by noting the interval on a graduated rod intercepted by two parallel cross hairs (stadia hairs or stadia wires) mounted in the telescope of a surveying instrument, the rod being placed at one end of the distance to be measured and the surveying instrument at the other. 1
adjective stadia-hairs pertaining to such a method of surveying. 1

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

First recorded in 1860-65; probably special use of stadia2

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