"vertical circle" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: vertical circles [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} vertical circle (plural vertical circles)
  1. (astronomy) A great circle on the celestial sphere, perpendicular to the horizon, that passes through the zenith and nadir Wikipedia link: vertical circle Categories (topical): Astronomy
    Sense id: en-vertical_circle-en-noun-R9BT~Y7m Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: astronomy, natural-sciences

Inflected forms

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