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Definition of Abney level
1. Noun. A surveying instrument consisting of a spirit level and a sighting tube; used to measure the angle of inclination of a line from the observer to the target. 
Generic synonyms: Surveyor's Level
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1. Noun. A surveying instrument consisting of a spirit level and a sighting tube; used to measure the angle of inclination of a line from the observer to the target.