sextant
sex
ˈsɛks
seks
tant
tənt
tēnt
British pronunciation
/sˈɛkstənt/

Definizione e significato di "sextant"in inglese

Sextant
01

sestante, strumento di navigazione

a navigational tool used to measure the angle between visible celestial bodies or between a celestial body and the horizon, to determine position
example
Esempi
He teaches students how to use a sextant for celestial navigation.
Insegna agli studenti come usare un sestante per la navigazione celeste.
02

sestante, sestante

a unit of angle equal to one-sixth of a full circle
example
Esempi
The dial is calibrated in sextants for quick angular readings.
Il quadrante è calibrato in sestanti per letture angolari rapide.
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