leveling instrument

American  

noun

Surveying.

1. an instrument used to establish a horizontal line of sight, usually by means of a spirit level.

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Example Sentences

The reading of the leveling staff in its unchanged position when the leveling instrument has been taken to a new position; a sight directed backwards to a station previously occupied.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah

Another interesting application relates to the most ancient form of leveling instrument known to us.

From The Teaching of Geometry by Smith, David Eugene

Tom busied himself in picking out the best leveling instrument in camp, while Hazelton secured the rods and a chain.

From The Young Engineers in Colorado Or, At Railwood Building in Earnest by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)

"Well, then," Tom answered, "you get through here because you kicked one of the tripod legs of your leveling instrument the other day, and left a mark on the wood."

From The Young Engineers in Colorado Or, At Railwood Building in Earnest by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)

"Just before Mr. Thurston was taken ill, as it happened, Hazelton and I took a leveling instrument out on Nineteen one day and ran your sights over after you."

From The Young Engineers in Colorado Or, At Railwood Building in Earnest by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)