half-circle

British  

noun

1. 1. one half of a circle

   2. half the circumference of a circle

2. anything having the shape or form of half a circle

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Example Sentences

Close up, .the cave mouth was smaller than he’d first thought: a shadowy half-circle no higher than his shoulder.

From Literature

Light streamed down from the enormous half-circle windows that spanned the upper walls.

From Literature

Though a half-circle of red dents ringed the fleshy side, the skin was unbroken.

From Literature

A formation that was supposed to resemble a square, with one couple stationed neatly on each side, wound up looking more like a wavy half-circle.

From New York Times

When he flaps his arms in front of her, the tall majestic bird flaps excitedly in response and dances in a half-circle with her head bobbing.

From Seattle Times