range finder also range·find·er (r nj f n d r)n. Any of various optical, electronic, or acoustical instruments used to determine the distance of an object from the observer. range finder adj. |
rangefinder [ˈreɪndʒˌfaɪndə]
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1. (Engineering / Tools) an instrument for determining the distance of an object from the observer, esp in order to sight a gun or focus a camera
2. (Mathematics & Measurements / Surveying) another word for tacheometer
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| Noun | 1. |  rangefinder - a measuring instrument (acoustic or optical or electronic) for finding the distance of an objectmeasuring device, measuring instrument, measuring system - instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something |
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