half-circle
Britishnoun
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one half of a circle
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half the circumference of a circle
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anything having the shape or form of half a circle
Example Sentences
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Though a half-circle of red dents ringed the fleshy side, the skin was unbroken.
From Literature
A formation that was supposed to resemble a square, with one couple stationed neatly on each side, wound up looking more like a wavy half-circle.
From New York Times
When he flaps his arms in front of her, the tall majestic bird flaps excitedly in response and dances in a half-circle with her head bobbing.
From Seattle Times
A kumu hula, or hula teacher, Ms. Holt gathered about 50 listeners into a half-circle, and exhorted them to “lift your voice.”
From New York Times
He reached into his coat pocket and withdrew a folded half-circle of cloth; he unfolded it, kissed it, and smoothed it over his hair.
From Literature
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