Semicircular
adjective
Having the shape of a half circle.
The playground has a semicircular slide.
Often appears as...
- semicircular arch
- semicircular canal
adjective
Associated with a structure in the ear that helps with balance.
The inner ear contains three semicircular canals.
Often appears as...
- semicircular canals
- semicircular ducts
adjective
Having the shape of a half circle.
The playground has a semicircular slide.
Often appears as...
- semicircular arch
- semicircular canal
adjective
Associated with a structure in the ear that helps with balance.
The inner ear contains three semicircular canals.
Often appears as...
- semicircular canals
- semicircular ducts
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Architecture Usage
Often found in architectural contexts describing structures.
The church featured a large semicircular arch above its entrance.
Pro Tip 2/3Descriptive Shape
Can describe objects that are not complete circles but parts of them.
A semicircular table allows for easy conversation among guests.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Description
Creates a clear picture of the object’s shape in the reader's mind.
The room was bordered with semicircular booths for dining.
Pro Tip 1/3Architecture Usage
Often found in architectural contexts describing structures.
The church featured a large semicircular arch above its entrance.
Pro Tip 2/3Descriptive Shape
Can describe objects that are not complete circles but parts of them.
A semicircular table allows for easy conversation among guests.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Description
Creates a clear picture of the object’s shape in the reader's mind.
The room was bordered with semicircular booths for dining.
Pro Tip 1/3Architecture Usage
Often found in architectural contexts describing structures.
The church featured a large semicircular arch above its entrance.
Pro Tip 2/3Descriptive Shape
Can describe objects that are not complete circles but parts of them.
A semicircular table allows for easy conversation among guests.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Description
Creates a clear picture of the object’s shape in the reader's mind.
The room was bordered with semicircular booths for dining.
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Video examples
The mystery of motion...
Wait, your ear? Your ear has another important function besides hearing. In its innermost part lies a group of structures known as the vestibular system, which gives us our sense of balance and movement. Inside there are three semicircular tubules that can sense rotation, one for each dimension of space.
Video examples
Building Rome's...
most important is the arch the arch is an almost perfect design for bearing heavy loads and that design is so simple a series of wedge-shaped blocks is assembled together in a semicircular
Video examples
The mystery of motion...
Wait, your ear? Your ear has another important function besides hearing. In its innermost part lies a group of structures known as the vestibular system, which gives us our sense of balance and movement. Inside there are three semicircular tubules that can sense rotation, one for each dimension of space.
Video examples
Building Rome's...
most important is the arch the arch is an almost perfect design for bearing heavy loads and that design is so simple a series of wedge-shaped blocks is assembled together in a semicircular
Example 1 of 2
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