| Definitions | | equator |
|
noun
- An imaginary great circle around the earth, equidistant from the two poles, and dividing earth's surface into the northern and southern hemisphere.
- A similar great circle on any sphere, especially on a celestial body, or on other reasonably symmetrical three-dimensional body.
- A short form of the celestial equator.
Translations: - Dutch: evenaar , equator
- Dutch, equator
- French: équateur
- German: í�quator
- Italian: equatore
- Spanish: ecuador
Etymology: Late Latin (circulus) aequator (diei et noctis), aequatoris
Supplemental Details:Sponsor an extended definition for equator for as little as $10 per month. Click here to contact us.
| |
|
