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sext

/sɛkst/

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noun
the fourth of the seven canonical hours; about noon
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canonical hour

Definition that contains sext

shoot measure the altitude of by using a sextant
octant a measuring instrument for measuring angles to a celestial body; similar to a sextant but with 45 degree calibration
astrolabe an early form of sextant