Maritime Navigation

noun an instrument for drawing circles and arcs

• The hiker used a compass to navigate through the dense forest.
• Make sure to bring a compass when we go hiking next weekend.
• I have no idea where we are, my phone's compass is broken.
• His moral compass always guides him to make the right decisions.

noun a method of estimating a ship's position at sea by recording the course and distance sailed rather than using landmarks or celestial navigation

• The sailor used dead reckoning to estimate the ship's position without the aid of navigational instruments.
• I tried to find my way back to the campsite using dead reckoning, but I got completely lost.
• We were so lost in the woods that we had to resort to dead reckoning to find our way out.
• In the absence of clear instructions, she relied on dead reckoning to navigate through the complex project.

noun a loud electric horn or alarm typically used on motor vehicles or ships

• The klaxon sounded, signaling the start of the emergency evacuation drill.
• When you hear the klaxon, it's time to get moving.
• The klaxon blared, causing everyone to jump out of their skin.
• The constant klaxon of negative thoughts in his mind was overwhelming.

adjective having knots or knotted; tied with a knot

• The rope was tightly knotted to secure the package.
• I always get knotted up in my headphone wires.
• Her hair was so knotted after sleeping with it wet.
• The situation was so complex, it felt like a knotted mess that was impossible to unravel.

noun the activity or business of cutting down trees for timber

verb to cut down trees for timber

• The company implemented strict logging procedures to track all changes made to the system.
• Make sure you're logging your hours accurately so we can get paid correctly.
• I'm tired of logging in every time I want to use this app.
• She felt like she was constantly logging her emotions in a mental journal.

noun the action of guiding or controlling a vehicle or other object skillfully or carefully

verb perform a movement or series of movements requiring skill and care

• The pilot demonstrated excellent maneuvering skills during the airshow.
• She was maneuvering through the crowded market to find the best deals.
• He's a pro at maneuvering his way out of sticky situations.
• She was maneuvering her career towards success with strategic moves.

noun A navigational instrument used to measure the angle between two visible objects, typically the horizon and a celestial body, to determine latitude and longitude.

• The sailor used a sextant to determine their position at sea.
• I found an old sextant in my grandfather's attic.
• Hey, check out this cool sextant I picked up at the flea market!
• In the journey of life, a good education can act as a sextant guiding you towards success.