| 单词 | ranging line |
| 释义 | > as lemmasranging line ranging line n. Surveying a line or cord used for setting out a straight or level line. ΚΠ 1728 tr. A.-J. Dézallier d'Argenville Theory & Pract. Gardening (ed. 2) ii. iv. 156 As for the Side-borders, they are set out by the Ranging-Line, measured with the Fathom, and traced out by the Cord. 1766 A. Fletcher Univ. Measurer (ed. 2) 80 The shorter the offsets the better; because without much labour it is difficult to get them square to the ranging line. 1844 F. W. Simms Pract. Tunnelling x. 98 The ranging line was stretched along the heading on each side of the shaft..representing the intended central line of the tunnel. 2006 M. Thorpe Hodge's Brickwork for Apprentices (ed. 5) viii. 130 The ranging lines are set to wall marks on the profiles, and plumb lines are taken down on the main corners to the concrete foundation. < as lemmas |
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