plane table

Questions

What does plane table mean?

A particular kind of instrument used by surveyors in mapmaking.

Where does plane table come from?

Originally plain table, because of its simplicity.

How to pronounce plane table

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “plane table”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “plane table”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “plane table” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.