Sagitta

Definition:

  • (n.) A small constellation north of Aquila; the Arrow.
  • (n.) The keystone of an arch.
  • (n.) The distance from a point in a curve to the chord; also, the versed sine of an arc; -- so called from its resemblance to an arrow resting on the bow and string.
  • (n.) The larger of the two otoliths, or ear bones, found in most fishes.
  • (n.) A genus of transparent, free-swimming marine worms having lateral and caudal fins, and capable of swimming rapidly. It is the type of the class Chaetognatha.

Compare sagitta with other words:

sagitta vs. sagittal

sagitta vs. sagittarius

aquila vs. sagitta

northern vs. sagitta

arrow vs. sagitta

constellation vs. sagitta

autumn vs. sagitta

fish vs. sagitta

chord vs. sagitta

otolith vs. sagitta

curve vs. sagitta

point vs. sagitta

arch vs. sagitta

keystone vs. sagitta