Definition of Sextant

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Sextant

The sixth part of a circle.

An instrument for measuring angular distances between objects, -- used esp. at sea, for ascertaining the latitude and longitude. It is constructed on the same optical principle as Hadley's quadrant, but usually of metal, with a nicer graduation, telescopic sight, and its arc the sixth, and sometimes the third, part of a circle. See Quadrant.

The constellation Sextans.

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Sextant Translations

sextant in German is Sextant
sextant in Spanish is sextante

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