Equator
/ɪˈkweɪ.tə/
Scrabble:16 ptsWWF:17 pts7 letters
Definition of Equator
noun
- (often “the Equator”) An imaginary great circle around the Earth, equidistant from the two poles, and dividing earth's surface into the northern and southern hemisphere.
- A similar great circle on any sphere, especially on a celestial body, or on other reasonably symmetrical three-dimensional body.
- The midline of any generally spherical object, such as a fruit or vegetable, that has identifiable poles.
"Slice the onion through the equator."
- The celestial equator.
Anagrams of Equator
Letter Values
e1
q10
u1
a1
t1
o1
r1
Total: 16 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Equator
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Equator"
Equator is a 7-letter word that scores 16 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Equator" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "equator" is a high-scoring word. It contains the letter Q, which is worth 10 points.