Sextant Definition
sextant
noun
- a unit of angular distance equal to 60 degrees
- a measuring instrument for measuring the angular distance between celestial objects; resembles an octant
"Sextant" in song lyrics
See how sextant is used in real songs:
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"sextant 3040"
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"marado sextant 3040"
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"aristo sextant"
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Words that rhyme with sextant
Usage tips for "sextant"
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