great circle (n)

n08579487

type n
lex_filenum 15
def a circular line on the surface of a sphere formed by intersecting it with a plane passing through the center
Outgoing links
Hypernym line
Hyponym celestial equator, equinoctial circle, equinoctial line, equinoctial; ecliptic; equator; horizon, celestial horizon; hour circle; meridian, line of longitude; vertical circle
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Hypernym celestial equator, equinoctial circle, equinoctial line, equinoctial; ecliptic; equator; horizon, celestial horizon; hour circle; meridian, line of longitude; vertical circle
Hyponym line

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