equator
noun/ɪˈkweɪtər/
Frequency rank: #9,940 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
The imaginary line around the middle of the Earth, equally distant from the North and South Poles.
Example sentence
Ships crossing the equator experience a sudden change in climate.
Synonyms & related words
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