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equator

UK
/ɪˈkweɪtə/
US
/ɪˈkwetər/

Translations

equatornoun
equators
pl
UK
/ɪˈkweɪtə/
US
/ɪˈkwetər/
The equator divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
Экватор делит Землю на Северное и Южное полушария.
equatoradjective
UK
/ɪˈkweɪtə/
US
/ɪˈkweɪtər/
Attributive noun use, e.g., "equator crossing ceremony"

Definitions

equatornoun
An imaginary line drawn around the earth equally distant from both poles, dividing the earth into northern and southern hemispheres and constituting the parallel of latitude 0°.
The equator is the longest circle of latitude on the Earth.
A similar imaginary line on a celestial body other than Earth, dividing it into two equal parts.
Astronomers study the equator of Mars to understand its climate patterns.
Any line or circle that divides a body, sphere, or object into two equal parts.
The technician drew an equator around the sphere to indicate the midline.
equatoradjective
Relating to, situated at, or characteristic of the Earth's equator.
Sailors take part in equator crossing rituals during long voyages.
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