Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Having the form of half an ellipse which is cut transversely; semioval.
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Examples
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In multiple tossing, the scientists found that the optimal motion is a semi-elliptical trajectory, in which the disk flies through the air at an angle rather than flying perfectly flat.
Boing Boing 2010
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Generally, dough tossers use the helical motion for the first toss, and change to a semi-elliptical motion for subsequent tosses.
Boing Boing 2010
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Featuring an elegant semi-elliptical portico, it cost just $8,000.
Michael Henry Adams: Protecting the House Where Lena Lived! 2010
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Featuring an elegant semi-elliptical portico, it cost just $8,000.
Michael Henry Adams: Protecting the House Where Lena Lived! 2010
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The semi-elliptical shape of the arches the variation of span, the slight curvature of the roadway, and the simple yet bold architectural details, combine to make it a singularly beautiful bridge.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 3 "Brescia" to "Bulgaria" Various
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At the middle it is connected to the spinous processes by a broad semi-elliptical aponeurosis, which reaches from the sixth cervical to the third thoracic vertebræ, and forms, with that of the opposite muscle, a tendinous ellipse.
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Domes are sometimes semi-elliptical, pointed, often in curves of contrary flexure, bell-shaped, etc.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 5: Diocese-Fathers of Mercy 1840-1916 1913
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The arch approaches the semi-elliptical form; but the larger axis of the ellipsis, which would be the cord of the arch, is many times longer than the transverse.
Southern Literature From 1579-1895 A comprehensive review, with copious extracts and criticisms for the use of schools and the general reader Louise Manly 1896
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It stood on a base which was usually composed of two tori (see p. 25 for definition) separated by a _scotia_ (a concave moulding of semicircular or semi-elliptical profile), and was sometimes provided also with a square flat base-block, the _plinth_.
A Text-Book of the History of Architecture Seventh Edition, revised 1890
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The whole of the after end of this cabin was occupied by a series of windows of semi-elliptical shape, beyond which the sparkling sea could be seen, and through which a delicious, balmy, refreshing breeze was blowing.
A Middy in Command A Tale of the Slave Squadron Harry Collingwood 1886
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