plane table meaning

UK /pleɪn ˈteɪbəl/ US /pleɪn ˈteɪbəl/ 3 syllables

plane table (noun): surveying instrument consisting of a drawing board and a ruler that are mounted on a tripod; used to sight and map topographical details.

Definition of plane table

  1. surveying instrument consisting of a drawing board and a ruler that are mounted on a tripod; used to sight and map topographical details

    Type of: surveying instrument

How to pronounce plane table

plane table is pronounced /pleɪn ˈteɪbəl/ in British English and /pleɪn ˈteɪbəl/ in American English. It has 3 syllables.

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