oxtant

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Noun oxtant has 1 sense

oxtant - a unit of angular distance equal to half a quadrant
--₁ is a kind of angular unit
--₁ is a part of quadrant, right angle
--₁ has parts: degree, arcdegree

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Oxtant

Noun (singular): A rare and antiquated measuring instrument used for navigation at sea, consisting of a graduated arc of 60 degrees and a sighting device.

Sample Sentence: The seasoned sailor relied on his trusty oxtant to determine the ship's latitude and longitude.

Noun (plural): A small community or village in the English county of Oxfordshire.

Sample Sentence: We drove through the picturesque oxtants of Oxfordshire, admiring the quaint cottages and charming countryside.

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