Sextant
Word | SEXTANT |
Character | 7 |
Hyphenation | sex tant |
Pronunciations | /ˈsɛkstənt/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Sextant"
What do we mean by sextant?
A navigational instrument containing a graduated 60-degree arc, used for measuring the altitudes of celestial bodies for use in determining the latitude and longitude of the observer. noun
In mathematics, the sixth part of a circle. Hence An important instrument of navigation and surveying, for measuring the angular distance of two stars or other objects, or the altitude of a star above the horizon, the two images being brought into coincidence by reflection from the transmitting horizon-glass, lettered b in the figure. noun
capitalized Same as Sextans, 2. noun
The sixth part of a circle. noun
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. noun
The constellation Sextans. noun
A small sextant inclosed in a cylindrical case to make it more portable. noun
A navigational device for deriving angular distances between objects so as to determine latitude and longitude. noun
One sixth of a circle or disc; a sector with an angle of 60°. noun
A measuring instrument for measuring the angular distance between celestial objects; resembles an octant noun
A unit of angular distance equal to 60 degrees noun
A navigational device for deriving angular distances between objects so as to determine latitude and longitude.
One sixth of a circle or disc; a sector with an angle of 60°.
One of six groups of adjacent teeth, excluding the wisdom teeth. The front sextants go from canine to canine, and there are sextants on the right and left of these. See w:Periodontal examination.
An astronomical object used to check the longitude at sea by measuring the altitudes of sun,moon,and stars. Urban Dictionary
Sextant - A word, first, popularized after the release of the movie, Ed Edd n' Eddy's Big Picture Show, it's a device used to check the longitude at sea by measuring the altitudes of sun, moon, and stars. Urban Dictionary
A person who has sex with animals or objects, such as a dog or a stuffed animal. a person who prefers sex with dolls or masturbating rather than sex with another person. Urban Dictionary
A sextant is another word for antidepressants. Antidepressants get called sextant often because of the fact that they lessen your desire for sexual intercourse with a partner, or with yourself. Urban Dictionary
When responding to undesired sexts or requests for nudes, the practice of sending various images of women and/or men holding or using an astronomical device called a sextant in lieu of ones' actual nudes. Urban Dictionary
A person who as sexual intercourse with an animal or objects, such as baloons. A person who perfers sex with a doll rather than a person. Urban Dictionary
A person who engages in the act of sexting Urban Dictionary
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