cross-staff
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noun, plural cross-staffs, cross-staves. Astronomy.
an instrument for measuring the angle of elevation of heavenly bodies, consisting of a calibrated staff with another shorter staff perpendicular to and sliding on it.
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All fulltime personnel cross-staff the department's ladder truck and two engines.
We cross-staff our fire engines and aid cars with the same personnel.
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