Forestaff
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Forestaff is a noun meaning (nautical) An instrument formerly used at sea for taking the altitudes of heavenly bodies, later replaced by the sextant.
Meaning
(nautical) An instrument formerly used at sea for taking the altitudes of heavenly bodies, later replaced by the sextant.
Example Sentences
with a Forestaff, take the Altitude of the North Star
Word Forms
- forestaffs
- forestaves
Synonyms for forestaff
Depending on context, synonyms include cross-staff.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include stempost, stang, topophone, telltale, sternpost, jack-staff.
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