Great circle Definition & Meaning

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Great circle

Great circle Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Great circle? [n] a circular line on the surface of a sphere formed by intersecting it with a plane passing through the center Synonyms \| Synonyms for Great circle: Related Terms \| Find terms related to Great circle: anklet \| aphelion \| apogee \| armlet \| astronomical longitude \| autumnal equinox \| band \| belt \| bracelet \| celestial equator \| celestial longitude \| celestial meridian \| cincture \| cingulum \| circle \| collar \| collarband \| colures \| earring \| ecliptic \| equator \| equinoctial \| equinoctial circle \| equinoctial colure \| equinox \| fascia \| fillet \| finger ring \| galactic longitude \| geocentric longitude \| geodetic longitude \| girdle \| girt \| girth \| heliocentric longitude \| hoop \| longitude \| meridian \| neckband \| necklace \| nose ring \| orbit \| perigee \| perihelion \| period \| quoit \| ring \| small circle \| solstitial colure \| trajectory \| vernal equinox \| wristband \| wristlet \| zodiac \| zone See Also \| celestial equator \| celestial horizon \| ecliptic \| equator \| equinoctial \| equinoctial circle \| equinoctial line \| horizon \| hour circle \| line \| line of longitude \| longitude \| meridian \| vertical circle

Great circle Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Great circle?

[n] a circular line on the surface of a sphere formed by intersecting it with a plane passing through the center

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