лимб

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1.
limb (graduated circle), graduated scale, dialsurveying
На ли́мбе теодоли́та нанесены́ гра́дусы.
The theodolite's graduated circle is marked in degrees.
Used of theodolites, sextants, compasses and similar instruments.
2.
limb (of a celestial body), visible edgeastronomy
Тёмное пятно́ появи́лось у ли́мба Со́лнца.
A dark spot appeared at the limb of the Sun.
3.
limboreligion
По церко́вному уче́нию души некрещёных младе́нцев попадали в лимб.
According to church teaching the souls of unbaptised infants went to limbo.
4.
(rare) limbus (of the cornea), corneal marginanatomy
Врач осмотре́л лимб рогови́цы.
The doctor examined the limbus of the cornea.

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