spherical cap 1
noundomain: shape
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Definition
a portion of a sphere cut off by a plane.
Examples
- 1.If the plane passes through the center of the sphere, so that the height of the cap is equal to the radius of the sphere, the spherical cap is called a hemisphere.
Synonyms
- spherical dome 1
a portion of a sphere cut off by a plane.


