sextant

Meanings

• noun

  A navigational instrument used to measure the angles between a celestial body and a horizon, particularly used to determine the latitude of a ship at sea.

  - "The sailor used his sextant to determine their current position at sea."
  - "The sextant is an essential tool for mariners and navigators."

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Variants

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sextant , sextants

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'sexagesima' meaning sixtieth, as the instrument is divided into sixty parts.

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Trivia

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1. The first sextants were made of wood and brass.

2. The sextant is used not only for navigation but also in astronomy to measure angles between celestial bodies.

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1. Mariner's compass: Another essential navigational instrument used to determine the direction of a ship.

2. Quadrant: An older type of instrument used to measure angles, replaced by the sextant in the 18th century.

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Culture

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The sextant has a rich history in navigation, particularly in maritime exploration and travel. It has been used since the 16th century and is still in use today.

How to Memorize "sextant"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a telescope-like instrument with a movable arm and a graduated scale. Visualize the user sighting along the arm to measure the angle between the horizon and a celestial body.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the sextant with sailing and navigation. Remember that it is an essential tool for determining a ship's position at sea.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Sailor's Sixty' to help memorize the name of the instrument.

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