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An instrument formerly used at sea for taking the altitudes of celestial bodies.
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- n. An instrument formerly used at sea for taking the altitudes of celestial bodies.
- n. A surveyor's instrument for measuring offsets.
- 1. An instrument formerly used at sea for taking the altitudes of celestial bodies. 2. A surveyor's instrument for measuring offsets.