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Rareequators
The correct spelling is equators.
How to pronounce equators
noun
Say it like: Ekw-ato-rs
The correct spelling is equators. (often “the Equator”) An imaginary great circle around the Earth, equidistant from the two poles, and dividing earth's surface into the northern and southern hemisphere. For example: "Slice the onion through the equator."
Usage Examples
“Slice the onion through the equator.”
Definition
noun
- 1.(often “the Equator”) An imaginary great circle around the Earth, equidistant from the two poles, and dividing earth's surface into the northern and southern hemisphere.
- 2.A similar great circle on any sphere, especially on a celestial body, or on other reasonably symmetrical three-dimensional body.
- 3.The midline of any generally spherical object, such as a fruit or vegetable, that has identifiable poles.
- 4.The celestial equator.
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