Semi-circle

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of semicircle. alt-of, alternative

    "Below is the deep abyss of the Lauterbrunnen valley, and at its head a stately semi-circle of mountains, with the pyramidal Lauterbrunnen Breithorn as the centre-piece."

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penalty arc

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"Although the journalist was a guest of the independent candidate for a Chinese district council, the current government sent a group of eight men who stood in a tight semi-circle in front of her door to block his entry. When she then appeared at the window of the house, they used a large piece of sheet metal to block a second attempt to interview her."

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