EQUATORIAL
/ˌɛkwəˈtɔːɹiəl/
10 letters · 4 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of EQUATORIAL
A kind of telescope mounted so as to have two axes of motion at right angles to each other, one of them parallel to the axis of the Earth, and each carrying a graduated circle, one for measuring declination, and the other right ascension, or the hour angle, so that the telescope may be directed, even in the daytime, to any star or other object whose right ascension and declination are known.
Of, near, or relating to the equator
"That plant is best suited to equatorial climates."
Perpendicular to the plane of a ring
Examples of EQUATORIAL in a Sentence
- "That plant is best suited to equatorial climates."
Word Details
Is EQUATORIAL a Scrabble Word?
Yes, EQUATORIAL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: EQUATORIAL uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for EQUATORIAL
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | e | q | u | a | t | o | r | i | a | l | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 19 |
| WWF | 1 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in EQUATORIAL
100 words from the letters in EQUATORIAL
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How to Use EQUATORIAL in Word Games
EQUATORIAL is worth 19 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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