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SEXTANT

an instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude)

The meaning of the word sextant is an instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude).

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descryto catch sight of
gloatto observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight
benignof a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life
adversitya state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune
entailto impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result
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uprightperpendicular
disconcertto throw into confusion