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Definition: Leveling instrument
Leveling
\Lev"el*ing\, n. [Written also levelling.]
1. The act or operation of making level.
[1913 Webster]
2. (Surveying) The art or operation of using a leveling
instrument for finding a horizontal line, for ascertaining
the differences of level between different points of the
earth's surface included in a survey, for establishing
grades, etc., as in finding the descent of a river, or
locating a line of railroad.
[1913 Webster]
Leveling instrument. See
Surveyor's level, under
Level,
n.
Leveling staff, a graduated rod or staff used in connection
with a leveling instrument for measuring differences of
level between points.
[1913 Webster]