sextant - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

a measuring instrument for measuring the angular distance between celestial objects; resembles an octant

Synonyms

• sextant

More generic

• measuring device
• measuring instrument
• measuring system

More specific

• astrolabe

Related

• limb

Noun

a unit of angular distance equal to 60 degrees

Synonyms

• sextant

More generic

• angular unit

Related

• arcdegree
• degree

Related

• circumference

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