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| equator |
the imaginary circle around the earth that is halfway between the North and South Poles. The equator is represented by a line that goes around the middle of a globe. |
| half-mast |
a point halfway down a flagpole. A flag is flown at half-mast as a sign of respect or sorrow when someone has died or, on a ship, as a signal of great need or trouble. |
| half step |
an interval in music that is halfway between two notes. |
| mean3 |
something halfway between two extremes. [1/3 definitions] |
| middle |
halfway between two things, places, or points. [1/2 definitions] |
| midway |
halfway between; in the middle. [1/2 definitions] |
| northeast |
a point on the compass halfway between north and east. [1/4 definitions] |
| northwest |
a point on the compass halfway between north and west. [1/4 definitions] |
| sea level |
the surface level of the sea, halfway between high and low tide. It is used as the starting point for measuring elevations and depths. |
| southeast |
a point on the compass halfway between south and east. [1/5 definitions] |
| southwest |
a point on the compass halfway between south and west. [1/6 definitions] |
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