) An instrument for measuring angles (generally called a quadrant), having an arc which measures up to 9O¡, but being itself the eighth part of a circle. Cf. Sextant. Octant (n.) One of the eight parts into which a space is divided by three coordinate planes. Octapla (sing.) A...
Many of us participate in activities and sports that are at least somewhat dangerous. However, most of us also do not have a full appreciation of how risky these activities really are, especially compared to other things that we could be doing instead. We just love our favorite pastime and ...