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Dumpy levels

Scope note

Surveying instruments used to determine relative elevation, generally comprised of a telescope rigidly attached to a vertical spindle, thus capable of only horizontal rotary movement.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000225648

Term used for

levels, dumpy

Equivalent Terms used

dumpy level

Created

13yrs ago

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