Demicircle

/[dɛmɪˈsɜːkəɫ]/ noun

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Noun

1
A semicircle.
2
An instrument for measuring angles in surveying etc., resembling a protractor with an alidade, sights, and compass.

Etymology

From demi- + circle. Compare French demi-cercle.

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