Usually means: Instrument for measuring horizontal angles.
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▸ noun:  Archaic form of alidade. [(cartography, astronomy, surveying) A sighting device used for measuring angles.]

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surveying alidad, mariner's alidad, astrolabe alidad, gunner's alidad, quadrant alidad, sextant alidad, telescopic alidad, compass alidad, more...

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