Word Meaning

radius definition and meaning

n. A right line drawn or extending from the center of a circle to the periphery; the semidiameter of a circle or sphere.
n. The preaxial bone of the forearm, or brachium, corresponding to the tibia of the hind limb. See Illust. of Artiodactyla.
n. A ray, or outer floret, of the capitulum of such plants as the sunflower and the daisy. See Ray, 2.
n. The barbs of a perfect feather.
n. Radiating organs, or color-markings, of the radiates.
n. The movable limb of a sextant or other angular instrument.

Crossword clues for radius

- Arm bone; circle part
- Forearm bone
- Half-diameter
- Range of operation on arm bone
- Straight line from the centre of a circle
- Straight line from the centre to the circumference of a circle
- Surrounding area