ranging pole

Other forms: ranging poles

Definitions of ranging pole
  1. noun
    surveying instrument consisting of a straight rod painted in bands of alternate red and white each one foot wide; used for sightings by surveyors
    synonyms: flagpole, range pole
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    type of:
    surveying instrument, surveyor's instrument
    an instrument used by surveyors
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