English Explanatory Dictionary

semicircle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A half of a circle.
  2. A surveyor's instrument for measuring angles; a graphometer.
  3. An arc whose center is the penalty spot, extending from the top of the penalty area.
verb
  1. To travel or move around in a semicircle.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

semicircle semicircles semicircling semicircled

Etymology

From semi- + circle.

Synonyms

graphometer penalty arc the D

Related words

semicircular
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