Definition of trig point in English:

trig point

nounˈtrɪɡpɔɪnt

British

A reference point on high ground used in surveying, typically marked by a small pillar.
〈英〉三角点（测量时的高地参照点，常用一小柱子标明）
Example sentencesExamples
- Bear left on the top to join the tarmac of the mast access road and the trig point summit pillar is passed on the left.
- Continue up the slope to the trig point marking the summit of Connachair at 1,397 ft.
- This isn't the trig point at the summit but rather an old way marker a few hundred yards further on.
- From there continue SE to the trig point on the hill's SE top.
- The complete route is along public rights of way, Forestry Commission permissive paths, and by special permission to the trig point.
- A bank and ditch ran north-west towards the main camp on the central knoll near the trig point.
- Cross marshy ground to a cairn, and after 300 yards you will reach the trig point on top of Auchineden Hill.
- The summit trig point is situated on top of the prominent granite tor.
- The trig point at 971 feet is unmissable, newly painted white, and right by the path.
- When I eventually reached the trig point on the 2,759 ft / 841m summit of Vrackie I swore I would never climb the hill again.

Origin

Mid 19th century: abbreviation of trigonometrical point.

单词	trig point
释义	Definition of trig point in English: trig point nounˈtrɪɡpɔɪnt British A reference point on high ground used in surveying, typically marked by a small pillar. 〈英〉三角点（测量时的高地参照点，常用一小柱子标明） Example sentencesExamples Bear left on the top to join the tarmac of the mast access road and the trig point summit pillar is passed on the left. Continue up the slope to the trig point marking the summit of Connachair at 1,397 ft. This isn't the trig point at the summit but rather an old way marker a few hundred yards further on. From there continue SE to the trig point on the hill's SE top. The complete route is along public rights of way, Forestry Commission permissive paths, and by special permission to the trig point. A bank and ditch ran north-west towards the main camp on the central knoll near the trig point. Cross marshy ground to a cairn, and after 300 yards you will reach the trig point on top of Auchineden Hill. The summit trig point is situated on top of the prominent granite tor. The trig point at 971 feet is unmissable, newly painted white, and right by the path. When I eventually reached the trig point on the 2,759 ft / 841m summit of Vrackie I swore I would never climb the hill again. Origin Mid 19th century: abbreviation of trigonometrical point.
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