English dictionary
sextant
/'s/E/kst/@/nt/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a unit of angular distance equal to 60 degrees
Source: WordNet 3.0
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a measuring instrument for measuring the angular distance between celestial objects; resembles an octant
Source: WordNet 3.0
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The sixth part of a circle.
Source: webster1913