traverse table

noun3

1. •
   A table by means of which the difference of latitude and departure corresponding to any given course and distance may be calculates. It contains the lengths of the two sides of a right-angled triangle, usually for every quarter of a degree of angle, and for lengths of the hypotenuse, from 1 to 100.
2. •
   a computerized version of the above table.
3. •
   A platform with one or more tracks, and arranged to move laterally on wheels, for shifting cars, etc., from one line of track to another.