Meaning of Alidade

English Translation from English to English dictionary online for the word Alidade

1. 1
   n.

   The portion of a graduated instrument, as a quadrant or astrolabe, carrying the sights or telescope, and showing the degrees cut off on the arc of the instrument

2. 2
   n.

   The portion of a graduated instrument, as a quadrant or astrolabe, carrying the sights or telescope, and showing the degrees cut off on the arc of the instrument