air photo (B1)
noun phrase
Pronunciation: /ˈɛər ˈfoʊtəʊ/
Definition
A photograph taken from an aircraft, typically used for surveying, mapping, or monitoring the environment.
Examples
The air photo revealed a hidden pattern of crop circles in the field.
Air photos are essential for urban planning and development.
How to Use air photo
- take an air photo (verb phrase)
- to capture an image from an aircraft — "The pilot took an air photo of the landscape below."
- use an air photo (verb phrase)
- to utilize an aerial image for a purpose — "The researchers used an air photo to study the migration patterns of birds."
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