Orograph

Orograph
Orograph Or"o*graph, n. [Gr. 'o`ros mountain + -graph.] (Surveying) A machine for use in making topographical maps. It is operated by being pushed across country, and not only records distances, like the perambulator, but also elevations. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

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  • orograph — oro·graph …   English syllables

  • orograph —   n. machine recording heights and distances traversed.    ♦ orographic, a. showing heights.    ♦ orography, n. study of mountains …   Dictionary of difficult words

  • orograph — ˈōrəˌgraf, rȧf noun Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary oro (I) + graph : a machine used in making topographical maps that is operated by being pushed across country and that records both distances and elevations …   Useful english dictionary

  • oreographically — orographˈically or oreographˈically adverb • • • Main Entry: ↑orography …   Useful english dictionary

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  • orographically — adverb see orographic * * * orographˈically or oreographˈically adverb • • • Main Entry: ↑orography …   Useful english dictionary

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