octant (n)

n03840823

type n
lex_filenum 06
def a measuring instrument for measuring angles to a celestial body
def similar to a sextant but with 45 degree calibration
Outgoing links
Hypernym measuring instrument, measuring system, measuring device
Part meronym limb
Incoming links
Part holonym limb
Hyponym measuring instrument, measuring system, measuring device

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