läbisõidumõõdik
The term *läbisõidumõõdik* refers to a traditional Estonian measurement unit used primarily in the context of land area, particularly for small plots or fields. The term is composed of three Estonian words: *läbi* (meaning "through" or "across"), *sõidu* (meaning "journey" or "ride"), and *mõõdik* (meaning "measure"). Together, it can be loosely translated as "the measure of a ride across," though its exact origin is rooted in practical agricultural use.
Historically, *läbisõidumõõdik* was defined as the area a plow could cover in a single pass across a
By the 19th century, as metrication efforts gained traction in Estonia, the use of *läbisõidumõõdik* declined