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Sextant word meaning and definition

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[noun] a measuring instrument for measuring the angular distance between celestial objects; resembles an octant
[noun] a unit of angular distance equal to 60 degrees
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\Sex"tant\, n. [L. sextans, -antis, the sixth part of an as, fr. sextus sixth, sex six. See {Six}.] 1. (Math.) The sixth part of a circle. 2. An instrument for measuring angular distances between objects, -- used esp. at sea, for ascertaining the latitude and longitude. It is constructed on the same optical principle as Hadley's quadrant, but usually of metal, with a nicer graduation, telescopic sight, and its arc the sixth, and sometimes the third, part of a circle. See {Quadrant}. 3. (Astron.) The constellation Sextans. {Box sextant}, a small sextant inclosed in a cylindrical case to make it more portable.

See also: angular unit | arcdegree | astrolabe | circumference | degree | limb | measuring device | measuring instrument | measuring system |

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Let's analyse "sextant" as pure text. This string has Seven letters in Two syllables and Two vowels. 28.6% of vowels is 10% less then average English word. Written in backwards: TNATXES. Average typing speed for these characters is 1885 milliseconds. [info]

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Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: sextant: 5 + 1 = 6, reduced: 6 . and the final result is Six.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: sextant: 1 + 5 + 6 + 2 + 1 + 5 + 2 = 22, reduced: 22, and the final result is Twenty-Two.

Tarot cards

Letter Num. Tarot c. Intensity Meaning
A (1) 1 Magician Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
E (1) 5 Hierophant Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
N (1) 14 Temperance Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
S (1) 19 Sun Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
T (2) 20 Judgement Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful
X (1) 24 Queen of Wands Dependent, Caring, Sensual, Loving

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