Advertisement
Advertisement
semiglobular
[ sem-ee-glob-yuh-ler, sem-ahy- ]
adjective
- possessing the form of half a globe; hemispheric.
Discover More
Other Words From
- semi·globu·lar·ly adverb
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of semiglobular1
Discover More
Example Sentences
It rose from the semiglobular mound like a spike from a helmet.
From Project Gutenberg
The pyramidical dome, of the form employed in Stephenson's locomotives, presents a considerable extent of flat surface to the pressure of the steam, and this flat surface requires to be very strongly stayed with angle irons and tension rods; whereas the semiglobular dome of the kind employed in Bury's engines requires no staying whatever.
From Project Gutenberg
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse