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[さ(差)·し·わた(渡)·し]
sashiwatashi
noun

English Meaning(s) for 差し渡し

noun
  1. distance across; diameter
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Definition and Synonyms for 差し渡し

Diameter the length of a straight line passing through the center of a circle and connecting two points on the circumference
Synonyms: 口径, 差し渡し, 径, 渡り, 渡る, 直径, 道
Diameter a straight line connecting the center of a circle with two points on its perimeter (or the center of a sphere with two points on its surface)
Synonyms: 口径, 差し渡し, 径, 渡り, 渡る, 直径, 道

Meanings for each kanji in 差し渡し

差 distinction; difference; variation; discrepancy; margin; balance Kanji Details »
渡 transit; ford; ferry; cross; import; deliver; diameter; migrate Kanji Details »

Categories 差し渡し is a member of

Length the linear extent in space from one end to the other
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Straight Line a line traced by a point traveling in a constant direction
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