- a variation of range finder.
rangefinder
Britishnoun
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an instrument for determining the distance of an object from the observer, esp in order to sight a gun or focus a camera
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another word for tacheometer
Example Sentences
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One officer took a photo and radioed to others that he had seen a man peering through a rangefinder - a device hunters use to measure distance to a target.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2024
He mounted the rangefinder on a tripod and walked far enough away to see the treetop.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 1, 2023
The XM5 and XM250 will both use the XM157 Fire Control system that integrates a number of technologies, such as an increased magnification scope; laser rangefinder; ballistic calculator, and other systems, Army officials said.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 19, 2022
Leica has introduced the latest generation of its venerated M rangefinder camera, the new M11.
From The Verge ● Jan. 13, 2022
"Action imminent," Chase ordered, and the rangefinder took up his chant.
From A Question of Courage by Virgil Finlay
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