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sextant

n. 六分仪;圆的六分之一

六分仪;圆的六分之一

WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) (WordNet)

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

The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 (gcide)

Sextant \Sex"tant\, n. [L. sextans, -antis, the sixth part of an
as, fr. sextus sixth, sex six. See {Six}.]
1. (Math.) The sixth part of a circle.
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2. 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}.
[1913 Webster]

3. (Astron.) The constellation Sextans.
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{Box sextant}, a small sextant inclosed in a cylindrical case
to make it more portable.
[1913 Webster]

Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0 (moby-thesaurus)

42 Moby Thesaurus words for "sextant":
astrolabe, astronavigation, azimuth circle, azimuth compass, bevel,
bevel protractor, bevel square, celestial navigation, chronometer,
clinometer, coastwise navigation, consolan, crescent,
dead reckoning, fix, goniometer, graphometer, half circle,
hemicycle, line of position, loran, pantometer, pilotage,
plane sailing, point-to-point navigation, protractor, quadrant,
radar, radio beacon, radio navigation, radiogoniometer, sector,
semicircle, shoran, sofar, sonar, tables, theodolite, transit,
transit circle, transit instrument, transit theodolite

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Sextant - Wikipedia
A sextant is a doubly reflecting navigation instrument that measures the angular distance between two visible objects The primary use of a sextant is to measure the angle between an astronomical object and the horizon for the purposes of celestial navigation
How Sextants Work: An Illustrated Guide – Casual Navigation
A sextant is a navigational instrument that measures the angle between two objects It uses a pair of mirrors to overlay one object over the other The angle between the objects is proportional to the angle between the mirrors, so you can read it directly from the arc of the sextant
What Does the Sextant Do
A sextant is a handheld optical tool that helps you find your position at sea by measuring the angle between the horizon and a celestial body, usually the Sun or a bright star
Sextant | Navigation, Celestial Measurement Astronomy | Britannica
sextant, instrument for determining the angle between the horizon and a celestial body such as the Sun, the Moon, or a star, used in celestial navigation to determine latitude and longitude
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The marine sextant is one of the most iconic navigation instruments in maritime history This ShipSmith Educational Post explores how sextants work with detailed diagrams and stunning imagery
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A sextant is a precision instrument used by mariners to measure the angle between two visible objects Most commonly, it’s employed to determine the angle between a celestial body (like the sun, moon, or a star) and the horizon
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A sextant is an old navigational tool that measures elevation using angular distances You can use a sextant to determine the altitude in the sky of the sun, moon, or other celestial bodies relative to the horizon
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