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Semicircle

noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A half of a circle.
  2. 2
    a plane figure with the shape of half a circle wordnet
  3. 3
    A surveyor's instrument for measuring angles; a graphometer.
  4. 4
    An arc whose center is the penalty spot, extending from the top of the penalty area.
Verb
  1. 1
    To travel or move around in a semicircle. ambitransitive

Etymology

Etymology 1

From semi- + circle.

Etymology 2

From semi- + circle.

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