Associations to the word «Sextant»
Noun
- Dial
- Cairo
- Roller
- Radar
- Error
- Astronomer
- Johannes
- Chart
- Sight
- Shark
- Rivers
- Circle
- Observer
- Landmark
- Keeper
- Map
- Rotation
- Cabin
- Deck
- Spencer
- Distance
- Star
- Watch
- Box
- Object
- Height
- Evans
- Probe
- Index
- Gale
- Current
- Position
- Datum
- Chest
- Tool
- Rush
- Explorer
- Heading
- Captain
- Device
- Cape
- Degree
- Mate
- Boots
- Ship
- Cabinet
- Maker
- Hook
- Sheep
- Pole
- Satellite
- Reading
- Exploration
- Use
- Scale
- Clock
- Rocket
- Syndrome
- Sail
- Shell
- Tent
- Spy
- Davis
- Acid
- Frame
- Compilation
- Sex
- Insect
Adjective
Wiktionary
SEXTANT, noun. (nautical) A navigational device for deriving angular distances between objects so as to determine latitude and longitude.
SEXTANT, noun. (geometry) One sixth of a circle or disc; a sector with an angle of 60°.
SEXTANT, proper noun. (astronomy) The constellation Sextans.
Dictionary definition
SEXTANT, noun. A unit of angular distance equal to 60 degrees.
SEXTANT, noun. A measuring instrument for measuring the angular distance between celestial objects; resembles an octant.
Wise words
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