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Definition of Semicircle
1. Noun. A plane figure with the shape of half a circle.
Generic synonyms: Plane Figure, Two-dimensional Figure
Derivative terms: Semicircular
Definition of Semicircle
1. n. The half of a circle; the part of a circle bounded by its diameter and half of its circumference.
Definition of Semicircle
1. Noun. Half of a circle. ¹
2. Noun. An instrument for measuring angles. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Semicircle
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Semicircle
Literary usage of Semicircle
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Science Abstracts by Institution of Electrical Engineers (1900)
"Draw ON = 1 at right angles to OB, and on ON describe a * v 8 semicircle. ...
If we take any point P on the large semicircle, then OP = primary current; ..."
2. Hermathena by Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland) (1883)
"On 07 describe the semicircle aty. Now, since the square on aß is equal to double
the square on ay (and since the squares on the diameters are to each other ..."
3. The Complete Works of Thomas Dick, Ll.D.: Eleven Volumes in Two by Thomas Dick (1851)
"It has a nonius plate at K. At right angles to the plane of this semicircle, the
equatorial circle, MN, is firmly fixed. It represents the equator, ..."
4. Geometrical Problems Deducible from the First Six Books of Euclid: Arranged by Miles Bland (1827)
"If a semicircle be described on the side of a quadrant, and from any point in
the quadrantal arc a radius be drawn; the part of this radius intercepted ..."
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