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QUADRANT
A nautical instrument, on the arc of which is a finely graduated scale showing degrees and minutes, with adjustable reflectors, etc.; used to find the altitude of heavenly bodies, angular distances, etc.; on a marine engine, quadrant bars are part of the reversing gear. On a steering gear, the rudder quadrant is a section of a wheel or sheave fastened to the rudder head.
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Boating & Sailing INDEX:
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