How do you pronounce sextant?

sextant is pronounced as /ˈsɛkstənt/.

🧭sextant

noun

/ˈsɛkstənt/

a navigational instrument with a graduated arc of 60°, used to measure the angle between a celestial object and the horizon

Using a sextant, the navigator fixed the ship’s position at noon.

astrolabe, octant, navigational instrument, quadrant

guesswork, estimation

marine sextant, brass sextant, sextant reading, use a sextant, celestial navigation

A narrow board running along the bottom of an interior wall, covering the joint between wall and flo...

a room in a church where sacred vessels and vestments are kept

A state of balance between economic supply and demand, or between different economic forces.

Great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.

a cold-blooded animal with scales that lays eggs, such as snakes, lizards, turtles, or crocodiles

A change in the tone or pitch of the voice when speaking, which helps convey meaning and emotion.