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Webster 1913 Edition


Demicircle

Dem′i-cirˊcle

,
Noun.
[Cf. F.
demi-cercle
.]
An instrument for measuring angles, in surveying, etc. It resembles a protractor, but has an alidade, sights, and a compass.

Definition 2024


demicircle

demicircle

English

Noun

demicircle (plural demicircles)

  1. A semicircle.
  2. An instrument for measuring angles in surveying etc., resembling a protractor with an alidade, sights, and compass.