equator

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see also: Equator

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ɪˈkweɪ.tə/
• (America) IPA: /ɪˈkweɪ.tɚ/, /iˈkweɪ.tɚ/

Noun

equator (plural equators)

1. (geography, 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.
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     Baishui is about as close to the equator as Tampa, Florida.

2. (astronomy) 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.

   Slice the onion through the equator.

4. The celestial equator.

Related terms

• equal

Translations

• French: équateur
• German: Äquator, Linie
• Italian: equatore
• Portuguese: equador
• Russian: эква́тор
• Spanish: ecuador

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Equator

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Proper noun

1. (geography) The Earth’s equator.

Translations

• German: Erdäquator

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