Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Sextant.
Sextant - as a noun
A unit of angular distance equal to 60 degrees
A measuring instrument for measuring the angular distance between celestial objects; resembles an octant
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
measuring devicemeasuring instrumentmeasuring systemHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"He used a sextant to navigate his ship across the ocean."
"The sailor relied on the accuracy of the sextant to determine his position at sea."
"The ancient mariner used a sextant to measure the angle of the sun."
"The sextant was a crucial tool for celestial navigation during the age of exploration."
"The sextant allowed navigators to calculate their latitude by measuring the angle between the horizon and a celestial body."
Word Game Points
Is SEXTANT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sextant is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SEXTANT has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is SEXTANT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sextant is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSEXTANT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is SEXTANT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sextant is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSEXTANT has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
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