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demicircle

UK[dɛmɪˈsɜːkəɫ]

demicircle noun: a semicircle.

Noun

demicircle (plural demicircles)

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

Forms of demicircle

pluraldemicircles

Origin of demicircle

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

Questions about demicircle

What does demicircle mean?
Demicircle means a semicircle.
What part of speech is demicircle?
Demicircle is a noun.
How do you pronounce demicircle?
Demicircle is pronounced [dɛmɪˈsɜːkəɫ] (UK).
What is the plural of demicircle?
The plural of demicircle is demicircles.

Words near demicircle in the dictionary

  1. demicanton
  2. demicantons
  3. demicelebrities
  4. demicelebrity
  5. demicharacter
  6. demicircle
  7. demicircles
  8. demicircular
  9. demicivilized
  10. Demick
  11. Demicks

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