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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A photographic instrument for collection of trajectory data. It can be used to acquire angular measurements of the line of sight in the testing of missiles, rockets, projectiles, aircraft, and fire control systems.

Etymology

From cine- + theodolite.

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