Definition of equatorial

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • equatorial is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 19
  • equatorial is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 19
  • equatorial is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 21

Definition of equatorial


  • a telescope whose mounting has only two axes of motion, one parallel to the Earth's axis and the other one at right angles to it (noun)
  • of or existing at or near the geographic equator (adjective)

    Examples

    1. equatorial Africa
  • of or relating to or at an equator ()

    Examples

    1. equatorial diameter
  • of or relating to conditions at the geographical equator ()

    Examples

    1. equatorial heat

See definition of equatorial in Merriam Webster