| 释义 |
Definition of trig point in English: trig pointnounˈtrɪɡpɔɪnt British A reference point on high ground used in surveying, typically marked by a small pillar. Example sentencesExamples - Bear left on the top to join the tarmac of the mast access road and the trig point summit pillar is passed on the left.
- Continue up the slope to the trig point marking the summit of Connachair at 1,397 ft.
- This isn't the trig point at the summit but rather an old way marker a few hundred yards further on.
- From there continue SE to the trig point on the hill's SE top.
- The complete route is along public rights of way, Forestry Commission permissive paths, and by special permission to the trig point.
- A bank and ditch ran north-west towards the main camp on the central knoll near the trig point.
- Cross marshy ground to a cairn, and after 300 yards you will reach the trig point on top of Auchineden Hill.
- The summit trig point is situated on top of the prominent granite tor.
- The trig point at 971 feet is unmissable, newly painted white, and right by the path.
- When I eventually reached the trig point on the 2,759 ft / 841m summit of Vrackie I swore I would never climb the hill again.
Origin Mid 19th century: abbreviation of trigonometrical point. |