Instrument used in navigation
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PELORUSInstrument used in navigation.
sextantsan instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude)
chronometersAn instrument for measuring time, esp. one designed to keep accurate time in spite of motion or variations in temperature, humidity, and air pressure. Chronometers were first developed for marine navigation, being used in conjunction with astronomical observation to determine longitude
chronometerAn instrument for measuring time, esp. one designed to keep accurate time in spite of motion or variations in temperature, humidity, and air pressure. Chronometers were first developed for marine navigation, being used in conjunction with astronomical observation to determine longitude
astrolabeastronomical instrument for taking the altitude of the sun or stars and for the solution of other problems in astronomy and navigation: used by Greek astronomers from about 200 b.c. and by Arab astronomers from the Middle Ages until superseded by the sext
astrolabesAn instrument formerly used to make astronomical measurements, typically of the altitudes of celestial bodies, and in navigation for calculating latitude, before the development of the sextant. In its basic form (known from classical times), it consists of a disk with the edge marked in degrees and a pivoted pointer
MAPSUsed in navigation.
LORANDevice used in navigation.
PGUPPC key used in navigation
gyroscopesA device consisting of a wheel or disk mounted so that it can spin rapidly about an axis that is itself free to alter in direction. The orientation of the axis is not affected by tilting of the mounting; so gyroscopes can be used to provide stability or maintain a reference direction in navigation systems, automatic pilots, and stabilizers
gyroscopeA device consisting of a wheel or disk mounted so that it can spin rapidly about an axis that is itself free to alter in direction. The orientation of the axis is not affected by tilting of the mounting; so gyroscopes can be used to provide stability or maintain a reference direction in navigation systems, automatic pilots, and stabilizers
DATERInstrument used in postoffice.
RADIOMETERInstrument used in physics.
STEELGUITARInstrument used in Hawaiian music
BANJOInstrument used in hillbilly music
PERISCOPEOptical instrument used in trenches.
STENOTYPEInstrument used in taking shorthand.
SNAREDRUMInstrument used in military parade.
osteoclastan instrument used in osteoclasis
cadransan instrument used in gem cutting
measureinstrument or system used in measuring
osteoclastsOSTEOCLAST, an instrument used in osteoclasis
BANJOStringed instrument used in "Come On Eileen"
MARACAPercussion instrument often used in calypso music
cadransesCADRANS, an instrument used in gem cutting
hornswind instrument used in a jazz band
sarangi(in India) a violinlike instrument used to accompany classical dancing
eyeleteera small, sharp-pointed instrument used in piercing eyelet holes
sambukeancient stringed musical instrument used in Greece and the Near East
eyeleteersEYELETEER, a small, sharp-pointed instrument used in piercing eyelet holes
sambucaancient stringed musical instrument used in Greece and the Near East
fluorometerAn instrument for measuring the intensity of fluorescence, used chiefly in biochemical analysis
utensilan implement, instrument, or vessel used in a household and especially a kitchen
fluorometersAn instrument for measuring the intensity of fluorescence, used chiefly in biochemical analysis
fluorimetersAn instrument for measuring the intensity of fluorescence, used chiefly in biochemical analysis
corkboreran instrument for boring holes in cork to receive glass tubes used in chemistry
barometerAn instrument measuring atmospheric pressure, used esp. in forecasting the weather and determining altitude
oudsa musical instrument of the lute family used in southwest Asia and northern Africa
barometersAn instrument measuring atmospheric pressure, used esp. in forecasting the weather and determining altitude
ouda musical instrument of the lute family used in southwest Asia and northern Africa