"spherograph" meaning in All languages combined

See spherograph on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: spherographs [plural]
Etymology: From sphero- + -graph. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|sphero|graph}} sphero- + -graph Head templates: {{en-noun}} spherograph (plural spherographs)
  1. An instrument for facilitating the practical use of spherics in navigation and astronomy, constructed of two cardboards containing various circles, turning upon each other in such a manner that any possible spherical triangle may be readily found, and the measures of the parts read off. Related terms: Spirograph

Inflected forms

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