plane table

/pleɪn ˌteɪbəl/
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Other forms: plane tables

Definitions of plane table
  1. noun
    surveying instrument consisting of a drawing board and a ruler that are mounted on a tripod; used to sight and map topographical details
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    type of:
    surveying instrument, surveyor's instrument
    an instrument used by surveyors
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