semicircle

Meaning

Noun

1. A half of a circle.
2. A surveyor's instrument for measuring angles; a graphometer.
3. An arc whose center is the penalty spot, extending from the top of the penalty area.

Verb

To travel or move around in a semicircle.

Synonyms

hemicycle

arc

half-moon

half circle

arch

half-circle

half-round

half globe

curve

demi-circle

Translations

Halbkreis

semicerchio

semicírculo

demi-cercle

ημικύκλιο

semicírculo

semicercle

hémicycle

hemiciclo

yarım daire

Halbmond

demi-circle

semicircolo

semicercle

Etymology

From semi- + circle.