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equator

/ɪˈkweɪ.tə/ /iˈkweɪ.tɚ/

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noun

خط الاستواء

(often “the Equator”) An imaginary great circle around the Earth, equidistant from the two poles, and dividing earth's surface into the northern and southern hemisphere.

Examples :

"My sister lives near the equator, so she experiences very hot weather all year round. "

تعيش أختي بالقرب من خط الاستواء، لذا فهي تشهد طقسًا حارًا جدًا على مدار العام.

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noun

خط الاستواء

A similar great circle on any sphere, especially on a celestial body, or on other reasonably symmetrical three-dimensional body.

Examples :

"The equator of the Earth divides the planet into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. "

يقسم خط استواء الأرض الكوكب إلى نصفي الكرة الشمالي والجنوبي.

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noun

خط الاستواء

The midline of any generally spherical object, such as a fruit or vegetable, that has identifiable poles.

Examples :

"Slice the onion through the equator."

اقطع البصلة عبر خط الاستواء.

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noun

خط الاستواء السماوي

The celestial equator.

Examples :

"The astronomer pointed out the celestial equator on the star chart. "

أشار عالم الفلك إلى خط الاستواء السماوي على خريطة النجوم.

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