equator

US /ɪˈkweɪ.t̬ɚ/
UK /ɪˈkweɪ.t̬ɚ/
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équateur

an imaginary line drawn around the earth equally distant from both poles, dividing the earth into northern and southern hemispheres and constituting the parallel of latitude 0°

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The ship crossed the equator on its journey south.
Le navire a traversé l'équateur lors de son voyage vers le sud.
Countries near the equator typically have hot climates.
Les pays proches de l'équateur ont généralement des climats chauds.