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1. n. An instrument formerly used at sea for taking the altitudes of celestial bodies. Source: opted
2. n. A surveyor's instrument for measuring offsets. Source: opted
3. 1. An instrument formerly used at sea for taking the altitudes of celestial bodies. 2. A surveyor's instrument for measuring offsets. Source: webster

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instrument altitudes bodies celestial formerly measuring offsets sea taking

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