radius (n.)

  1. the length of a line segment between the center and circumference of a circle or sphere

    [ Syn: r ]

  2. a straight line from the center to the perimeter of a circle (or from the center to the surface of a sphere)

  3. a circular region whose area is indicated by the length of its radius; they located it within a radius of 2 miles'

  4. the outer and slightly shorter of the two bones of the human forearm

  5. support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

    [ Syn: spoke , wheel spoke ]

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