Equator
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪˈkweɪ.tə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Equator is a noun meaning The midline of any generally spherical object, such as a fruit or vegetable, that has identifiable poles.
Meaning
The midline of any generally spherical object, such as a fruit or vegetable, that has identifiable poles.
More Meanings
- The celestial equator.
- (geography, often “the Equator”) An imaginary great circle around Earth, equidistant from the two poles, and dividing earth's surface into the northern and southern hemispheres.
- (astronomy) A similar great circle on any sphere, especially on a celestial body, or on another reasonably symmetrical three-dimensional body.
Example Sentences
Slice the onion through the equator.
Baishui is about as close to the equator as Tampa, Florida.
Word Forms
- equators
- equatour
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include latitude, equatorial, poleward, guinea, midline, aequator.
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