equator
n. circle which is equally distant from both poles (on a heavenly body or sphere); imaginary circle dividing the Earth into northern and southern hemispheres | ||||
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Equator Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Equator
(n.)
The imaginary great circle on the earth's surface, everywhere equally distant from the two poles, and dividing the earth's surface into two hemispheres.
(n.)
The great circle of the celestial sphere, coincident with the plane of the earth's equator; -- so called because when the sun is in it, the days and nights are of equal length; hence called also the equinoctial, and on maps, globes, etc., the equinoctial line.
(n.)
The imaginary great circle on the earth's surface, everywhere equally distant from the two poles, and dividing the earth's surface into two hemispheres.
(n.)
The great circle of the celestial sphere, coincident with the plane of the earth's equator; -- so called because when the sun is in it, the days and nights are of equal length; hence called also the equinoctial, and on maps, globes, etc., the equinoctial line.
| WordNet 2.0 |
equator
Noun
1. an imaginary line around the Earth forming the great circle that is equidistant from the north and south poles; "the equator is the boundary between the northern and southern hemispheres"
(hypernym) great circle
2. a circle dividing a sphere or other surface into two usually equal and symmetrical parts
(hypernym) circle
(derivation) equal, match, equalize, equalise, equate
Noun
1. an imaginary line around the Earth forming the great circle that is equidistant from the north and south poles; "the equator is the boundary between the northern and southern hemispheres"
(hypernym) great circle
2. a circle dividing a sphere or other surface into two usually equal and symmetrical parts
(hypernym) circle
(derivation) equal, match, equalize, equalise, equate
| hEnglish - advanced version |
equator
equator
\e*qua"tor\ (?), n. [l. aequator one who equalizes: cf. f. équateur equator. see equate.]
1. (geog.) the imaginary great circle on the earth's surface, everywhere equally distant from the two poles, and dividing the earth's surface into two hemispheres.
2. (astron.) the great circle of the celestial sphere, coincident with the plane of the earth's equator; -- so called because when the sun is in it, the days and nights are of equal length; hence called also the equinoctial, and on maps, globes, etc., the equinoctial line.
similar words(3)
equator ecliptic horizon
magnetic equator
celestial equator
equator
\e*qua"tor\ (?), n. [l. aequator one who equalizes: cf. f. équateur equator. see equate.]
1. (geog.) the imaginary great circle on the earth's surface, everywhere equally distant from the two poles, and dividing the earth's surface into two hemispheres.
2. (astron.) the great circle of the celestial sphere, coincident with the plane of the earth's equator; -- so called because when the sun is in it, the days and nights are of equal length; hence called also the equinoctial, and on maps, globes, etc., the equinoctial line.
similar words(3)
equator ecliptic horizon
magnetic equator
celestial equator
| JM Welsh <=> English Dictionary |
Cyhydedd
Cyhydedd = co-extension; equation; the equator
Cyhydedd = co-extension; equation; the equator
Equator Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| WEATHER&METEOROLOGY |
EQUATOR
The geographic circle at 0 degrees latitude on the earth's surface. It is equal distance from the North and South Poles and divides the Northern Hemisphere from the Southern.
The geographic circle at 0 degrees latitude on the earth's surface. It is equal distance from the North and South Poles and divides the Northern Hemisphere from the Southern.
| ASTRONOMY UNBOUND |
Equator
. Consider a plane perpendicular to the axis of spin of a rotating body passing through its centre. The equator is the great circle where the plane cuts the surface.
. Consider a plane perpendicular to the axis of spin of a rotating body passing through its centre. The equator is the great circle where the plane cuts the surface.
| Physical Geography Terms and Meanings |
Equator
Location on the Earth that has a latitude of 0 degrees.
Location on the Earth that has a latitude of 0 degrees.
| Glossary Of Geography |
Equator
An imaginary circle around the Earth halfway between the North Pole and the South Pole; the largest circumference of the Earth.
An imaginary circle around the Earth halfway between the North Pole and the South Pole; the largest circumference of the Earth.
Equator Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
| English to Federation-Standard Golic Vulcan |
Equator
dahs-da-kuv
dahs-da-kuv
Equator Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
| A Basic Guide to ASL |
Equator
The right 'E'
hand describes a circle around the left fist, which represents the planet.
The right 'E'
Equator Definition from Religion & Spirituality Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Glossary of Astrological Terms |
Equator
See Long Ascension and Short Ascension.
See Long Ascension and Short Ascension.
Equator Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Equator
The equator is an imaginary line on the Earth's surface equidistant from the North Pole and South Pole. It thus divides the Earth into a Northern Hemisphere and a Southern Hemisphere. The equators of other planets and astronomical bodies are defined analogously.
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