semicircle

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Synonyms: demicircle, semi-circle, hemicircle, semi circle, semicirque, semicircled, semicircles

Antonyms: demicircle, semi-circle, hemicircle, semi circle, semicirque, semicircled, semicircles

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Noun

1. A [[half]] of a [[circle]].
2. A [[surveyor]]'s [[instrument]] for measuring [[angle]]s; a [[graphometer]].
3. {{lb|en|football}} An arc whose center is the [[penalty spot]], extending from the top of the penalty area.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|ambitransitive}} To travel or move around in a semicircle.

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