n
(geography) A meridian of longitude opposite to any given meridian used as a point of reference.
n
(geography) The opposite pole.
n
Either the northern or southern half of the cryosphere
n
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see eastern, hemisphere.
n
(geography) Earth’s equator.
adj
Spherical, ball-shaped.
adj
Having the form of a globe; spherical.
v
(intransitive) To become spherical.
n
(geography) Half of the Earth, such as the Northern Hemisphere, Southern Hemisphere, Western Hemisphere or Eastern Hemisphere, Land Hemisphere, Water Hemisphere etc. .
adj
Archaic spelling of hemispheric. [Pertaining to or operating throughout a hemisphere.]
adj
In the form of a globe or sphere; applied to nebulous matter collected into a sphere by the force of gravitation.
n
The hemisphere of the Earth in which most of the continents are gathered
n
(historical) Either of a pair of large copper hemispheres, with mating rims, that were used to demonstrate the power of atmospheric pressure. When the rims were sealed with grease and the air was pumped out, the sphere contained a vacuum and could not be pulled apart even by teams of horses.
n
The outermost or largest diameter of something that has multiple circular, cylindrical, or helical features (e.g. a screw or gear)
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(religion, Vedic mythology, uncountable) A supposed realm between earth and heaven.
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Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see northern, hemisphere.
n
One of the azure transparent spheres conceived by the ancients to be enclosed one within another, and to carry the heavenly bodies in their revolutions
n
A sphere of influence; an area or extent of activity, interest, or control.
adj
hemispherical, having the shape of a hemisphere
adj
hemispherical, having the shape of a hemisphere
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(video games, computer graphics) A sphere or hemisphere with a texture on its inner face, used to simulate the sky or similar backdrop around a three-dimensional playfield.
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Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see southern, hemisphere.
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The hemisphere of the Earth which is almost completely covered in water.
n
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see western, hemisphere.
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