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from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun An instrument for measuring angles.
  • noun An apparatus for testing the distance between the rails of a railway line, and detecting inequalities of elevation.
  • noun A meteorological instrument consisting of a combination of thermometer and hair-hygrometer for the determination of temperature, humidity, dew-point, etc.

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