What is another word for ranging pole?
Pronunciation: [ɹˈe͡ɪnd͡ʒɪŋ pˈə͡ʊl] (IPA) 
A ranging pole, also known as a survey pole, is a fundamental tool used in land surveying. The pole is used to obtain measurements of distances and heights, and it is primarily used in outdoor environments. Some synonyms for a ranging pole are a survey flag, a leveling staff, a distance measuring rod, and a measurement pole. The terms are often used interchangeably in the field. These tools are essential to ensure the accuracy of measurements taken in land surveying. Measuring poles and distance rods, in particular, are sometimes used to describe poles that are longer in length and are used to obtain measurements of significant distance.
