WORD MEANING
Sextant meaning
SEK-stant · noun
A navigational instrument used to measure the angle between two visible objects, commonly used to determine latitude and longitude at sea.
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A tool used in astronomy to measure the angular distance between celestial objects.
A device used in surveying to measure angles.
A term sometimes used metaphorically to describe a tool or method for precise measurement or guidance.
The term 'sextant' primarily refers to a navigational instrument but can also appear in other contexts related to measurement or guidance.
Examples
The sailor used a sextant to determine their position at sea.
Learning to navigate with a sextant requires practice and skill.