
Octantal
UK
/ɒkˈtæntəl/
US
/ɑkˈtæntəl/

Translation of "octantal" into Russian
octantal
AdjectiveUK
/ɒkˈtæntəl/
US
/ɑkˈtæntəl/
octantal
more octantal Comp.
most octantal Super.
октантный
The octantal division of the circle is used in navigation.
Октантное деление круга используется в навигации.
Definitions
octantal
AdjectiveUK
/ɒkˈtæntəl/
US
/ɑkˈtæntəl/
Relating to or divided into eight parts or sections.
The octantal design of the sculpture made it a unique centerpiece in the gallery.
Pertaining to an octant, especially the navigational instrument; describing measurements, errors, or corrections associated with an octant.
Before taking the sights, the navigator calculated the octantal correction for his instrument.