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Antique Instruments of Exact Measurement
Explore a crossword featuring historic, obsolete measuring tools that once defined precision in craftsmanship and science.
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Across
  • 1. Drawing and measuring tool with two pointed arms
  • 2. Early tool to determine water levels via free fall
  • 3. Tool for measuring internal and external dimensions
  • 4. Old land measuring tool consisting of metal links
  • 6. Device for measuring area on maps or drawings
  • 8. Instrument to measure angles or slope inclinations
  • 10. Classic balancing device to weigh objects
  • 11. Medieval measuring rod for length historically used
  • 14. Obsolete device for measuring humidity in air
  • 19. Celestial navigation tool replaced by modern GPS
Down
  • 5. Tool with a bubble to check horizontality
  • 7. Suspended device for measuring angles or leveling
  • 9. Highly precise mechanical measuring instrument
  • 12. Unit and tool to measure depth of water
  • 13. Tool for measuring angles up to 90 degrees
  • 15. Ancient instrument used to measure celestial bodies
  • 16. Early device for measuring distance traveled
  • 17. Instrument standardized pitch, used in sound measurement
  • 18. Instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure
  • 20. Precise scale attached for fine measurements

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