Jacob's staff

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-003102",
  "term": "Jacob's staff",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A single wooden or metal pole with a pointed end, used to support a compass, plane table, or other small surveying instrument. The pointed end is driven into the ground to provide a stable platform for observations. It is a simple, portable support for instruments in the field.",
  "subject": "Surveying",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Jakobsstab",
    "es": "báculo de Jacob",
    "fr": "canne de Jacob"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/jacob-s-staff/"
}