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Sextant

Definition

A sextant is a navigational instrument used to measure the angle between two objects, typically the horizon and a celestial body, in order to determine the observer's position on the Earth.

Sample Sentences

• Mariners have relied on sextants for centuries to navigate the open seas.
• The captain used a sextant to plot the ship's course using the stars.
• After extensive practice, the sailor became proficient in using the sextant to determine his location.

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Antonyms

Definition

Antonyms are words that have opposite or nearly opposite meanings.

Sample Sentences

• The antonym of "hot" is "cold".
• "Up" and "down" are antonyms indicating opposite directions.
• In the sentence, "The cat is thin," the antonym of "thin" would be "fat".

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