Definition of Globolar
Glob"u*lar (?), a. [Cf. F.
globulaire.] Globe-shaped; having the form of a ball or
sphere; spherical, or nearly so; as, globular atoms.
Milton.
Globular chart, a chart of the earth's
surface constructed on the principles of the globular
projection. -- Globular projection (Map
Projection), a perspective projection of the surface of a
hemisphere upon a plane parallel to the base of the hemisphere, the
point of sight being taken in the axis produced beyond the surface of
the opposite hemisphere a distance equal to the radius of the sphere
into the sine of 45°. -- Globular sailing,
sailing on the arc of a great circle, or so as to make the
shortest distance between two places; circular sailing.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- Roughly spherical in shape.
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
You arrived at this page by searching for Globolar
The correct Spelling of this word is: Globular
Thank you for visiting FreeFactFinder. On our home page you will find extensive articles covering
a wide range of topics.
|
