EQUATOR
/ɪˈkweɪ.tə/
16
Scrabble
17
WWF
E(1) Q(10) U(1) A(1) T(1) O(1) R(1)
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Definition
/ɪˈkweɪ.tə/
noun
- (often “the Equator”) An imaginary great circle around the Earth, equidistant from the two poles, and dividing earth's surface into the northern and southern hemisphere.
- A similar great circle on any sphere, especially on a celestial body, or on other reasonably symmetrical three-dimensional body.
- The midline of any generally spherical object, such as a fruit or vegetable, that has identifiable poles.“Slice the onion through the equator.”
- The celestial equator.
Source: Wiktionary
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