n. (stȧ*dĭm"ē̍*tẽr)
[Stadium + -meter.]
A horizontal graduated bar mounted on a staff, used as a stadium, or telemeter, for measuring distances.
stadimeter
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n. (stȧ*dĭm"ē̍*tẽr)
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IN BRIEF: An instrument for measuring the distance of an object of known height.
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