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  1. sextant:


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Detailed Synonyms for sextant in English

sextant:

sextant [the ~] noun

  1. the sextant
    the sextant
  2. the sextant
    – a measuring instrument for measuring the angular distance between celestial objects; resembles an octant 1
    the sextant
    – a measuring instrument for measuring the angular distance between celestial objects; resembles an octant 1
  3. the sextant
    – a unit of angular distance equal to 60 degrees 1
    the sextant
    – a unit of angular distance equal to 60 degrees 1

Related Words for "sextant":

  • sextants

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Related Definitions for "sextant":

  1. a measuring instrument for measuring the angular distance between celestial objects; resembles an octant1
  2. a unit of angular distance equal to 60 degrees1