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Raresextant
The correct spelling is sextant.
How to pronounce sextant
noun
IPA: /ˈsɛkstənt/
Say it like: Sex-tan-t
The correct spelling is sextant. A navigational device for deriving angular distances between objects so as to determine latitude and longitude.
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Definition
noun
- 1.A navigational device for deriving angular distances between objects so as to determine latitude and longitude.
- 2.One sixth of a circle or disc; a sector with an angle of 60°.
- 3.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.
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