trig point

trig point
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

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