Bowditch
Americannoun
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Nathaniel, 1773–1838, U.S. mathematician, astronomer, and navigator.
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a handbook of navigation, American Practical Navigator, originally prepared by N. Bowditch and published since 1802 in a series of editions.
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Dr Mark Bowditch, President of the British Orthopaedic Association told BBC Sport that a tibia is, "the shin bone and the main weight bearing bone from the knee to the ankle".
From BBC
Station manager Mark Bowditch said his crews saw the damage to wildlife from wildfires first-hand.
From BBC
Her copy of “The American Practical Navigator” by Nathaniel Bowditch, an encyclopedia of navigation, will also be auctioned.
From Seattle Times
A second man, aged 46, was taken to hospital on Monday after a serious assault at an address in Bowditch Road.
From BBC
Determined to solve the mystery, he rushes home, packs a bag, tells his wife not to ask any questions, and urges her not to let anyone -especially his friend Mike Bowditch - try to find him.
From Washington Times
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