small circle

noun

Meaning

A circle formed by a plane that cuts a sphere not through its centre

Etymology / origin

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Related words

great circle(English)circumsphere(English)planisphere(English)sphere(English)circumscribed circle(English)spherical cap(English)segment(English)oblique circle(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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