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noun
A rod or pole, marked with alternating red and white bands, used by surveyors for sighting
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
surveying instrument consisting of a straight rod painted in bands of alternate red and white each one foot wide; used for sightings by surveyors
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: ranging pole, flagpole
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: surveying instrument, surveyor's instrument
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