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Word of the Day - Geodesic

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geodesic

adjective
1 Relating to or denoting the shortest possible line between two points on a sphere or other curved surface.
1.1 (of a dome or other structure) constructed from struts which follow geodesic lines and typically form an open framework of triangles and polygons.

2 another term for geodetic

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Bob lived in a geodesic dome with the frame structure made of PVC pipes. He said it was almost a sphere. His friends said, "No, it's too severe!"

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