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tachymeter

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ta·chym·e·ter  (t-km-tr, t-)
n.
A surveying instrument used for the rapid determination of distances, elevations, and bearings.

ta·chyme·try n.

tachymeter [tæˈkɪmɪtə]
n
(Mathematics & Measurements / Surveying) another name for tacheometer

tachymeter
a surveying instrument for measuring distance, height, elevation, etc.
See also: Distance, Heights, Instruments
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Noun1.tachymeter - a theodolite designed for rapid measurements
theodolite, transit - a surveying instrument for measuring horizontal and vertical angles, consisting of a small telescope mounted on a tripod
Translations
tachymeter [tæˈkɪmɪtəʳ] Ntaquímetro m


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Three hand-applied semi-circular counters on a black dial with spiral effect and "Calibre S" and "Laptimer Retrograde" inscriptions; polished 43mm stainless-steel case; fixed black aluminum bezel with tachymeter scale; red second hand; luminescent markers on the red-tipped counter hands and the indexes; polished pushbutton crown with black varnish; hand-applied TAG Heuer logo; water resistant to 100 metres and a black strap with red stitch lining.
The Navitimer wrist instrument is equipped with a circular slide rule that can be used for basic math, as a telemeter, pulsometer, tachymeter, currency converter.
The series also includes automatic mechanical chronographs with a date window at six o'clock and a tachymeter on the dial.
 
 
 
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