radius

1. (noun) the length of a line segment between the center and circumference of a circle or sphere
Synonyms: r
Related Words: length, radius of curvature, semidiameter

2. (noun) the outer and slightly shorter of the two bones of the human forearm
Related Words: arm bone

3. (noun) a circular region whose area is indicated by the length of its radius; "they located it within a radius of 2 miles"
Related Words: part, region

4. (noun) a straight line from the center to the perimeter of a circle (or from the center to the surface of a sphere)
Related Words: straight line

5. (noun) a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
Synonyms: spoke
Related Words: support



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