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great circle |
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great circle Geometry a circular section of a sphere that has a radius equal to that of the sphere great circle [′grāt ¦sər·kəl] (geodesy) A circle, or near circle, described on the earth's surface by a plane passing through the center of the earth. (mathematics) The circle on the two-sphere produced by a plane passing through the center of the sphere. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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At every blow he traced around him a great circle of severed limbs. Adopting the tactics of the desert fighters from which he had sprung, Achmet Zek led his followers at a gallop in a long, thin line, describing a great circle which drew closer and closer in toward the defenders. So they all joined hands and made a great circle round the high grass. |
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