Meaning & Definition of Equator in English
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Equator
/ɪkwetər/
noun
1. An imaginary line around the earth forming the great circle that is equidistant from the north and south poles
- "The equator is the boundary between the northern and southern hemispheres"
synonym:
- equator
2. A circle dividing a sphere or other surface into two usually equal and symmetrical parts
synonym:
- equator
Examples of using
The equator divides the earth into two hemispheres.
The ship will cross the equator tonight.
The equator divides the globe into two hemispheres.