Breastheight

/ˈbrɛstheɪt/ noun

A standard height measurement in forestry and field work, approximately 1.3 meters (4.3 feet) above ground, used when measuring tree diameter.

Compound: 'breast' (chest) + 'height' (vertical measurement). Standardized in forestry science for consistent tree measurements across different measurements and regions.

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