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ALL meanings of radiuses

ra·di·us
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  • noun plural radiuses a straight line extending from the center of a circle or sphere to the circumference or surface: The radius of a circle is half the diameter. 1
  • noun plural radiuses the length of such a line. 1
  • noun plural radiuses any radial or radiating part. 1
  • noun plural radiuses a circular area having an extent determined by the length of the radius from a given or specified central point: every house within a radius of 50 miles. 1
  • noun plural radiuses a field or range of operation or influence. 1
  • noun plural radiuses extent of possible operation, travel, etc., as under a single supply of fuel: the flying radius of an airplane. 1
  • noun plural radiuses Anatomy. the bone of the forearm on the thumb side. Compare ulna (def 1). 1
  • noun plural radiuses Zoology. a corresponding bone in the forelimb of other vertebrates. 1
  • noun plural radiuses Machinery Now Rare. the throw of an eccentric wheel or cam. 1
  • noun plural radiuses a rounded corner or edge on a machined or cast piece of metal. 1
  • noun plural radiuses Entomology. one of the principal longitudinal veins in the anterior portion of the wing of an insect. 1
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