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- [as-truh-leyb]
- /ˈæs trəˌleɪb/
- /ˈæ.strəʊ.leɪb/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [as-truh-leyb]
- /ˈæs trəˌleɪb/
Definitions of astrolabe word
- noun astrolabe an instrument used by early astronomers to measure the altitude of stars and planets and also as a navigational aid. It consists of a graduated circular disc with a movable sighting device 3
- noun astrolabe an instrument formerly used to find the altitude of a star, etc.: it was replaced by the sextant 3
- noun astrolabe an astronomical 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and navigation: used by Greek astronomers from about 200 b.c. and by Arab astronomers from the Middle Ages until superseded by the sextant. 1
- noun astrolabe An 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. 1
- noun astrolabe astronomy: measuring instrument 1
- noun astrolabe An astronomical and navigational instrument for gauging the altitude of the Sun and stars. 0
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Origin of astrolabe
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English, variant of astrolabie < Medieval Latin astrolabium < Late Greek astrolábion, Greek astrolábon (neuter of astrolábos, adj. used as noun), equivalent to ástro(n) star + lab- (variant stem of lambánein to take, seize) + -on neuter suffix
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Parts of speech for Astrolabe
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astrolabe popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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