trig point

British

noun

Also called (Austral and NZ): trig. an informal name for triangulation station

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Etymology

Origin of trig point

from trigonometric

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Richardson experienced another hiker trying to physically stop him from reaching the trig point.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

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