Abney level

noun
Ab·​ney level | \ ˈabnē-\

Definition of Abney level

: a surveying clinometer consisting of a short telescope, bubble tube, and graduated vertical arc used especially for measuring tree heights

First Known Use of Abney level

1883, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Abney level

after Wm. de Wiveleslie Abney †1920 English scientist

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