bowditch

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Noun bowditch has 1 sense

Bowditch, Nathaniel Bowditch - United States mathematician and astronomer noted for his works on navigation (1773-1838)
--₁ is a kind of mathematician; astronomer, uranologist, stargazer

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Bowditch

Noun

1. A surname of English origin, typically used to refer to a person.

Sample Sentence: James Bowditch is a renowned mathematician and astronomer.

Noun

2. A navigational instrument used to measure direction and angular distances.

Sample Sentence: The sailor used a Bowditch to determine the ship's position at sea.

Verb

3. To use a navigational instrument to determine direction or location.

Sample Sentence: The captain carefully bowditched the approaching land using his compass.