leveling-staff

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noun An instrument used in leveling, in conjunction with a leveling-instrument or with a spirit-level and a telescope.
noun An instrument used to support a glass plate horizontally so that it can retain a fluid upon its upper surface. It is usually in the form of a tripod fitted with adjusting-screws or levelers.

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