Index of English words, starting with "eq"

(1) - Equatorial (n.) An instrument consisting of a telescope so mounted as to have two axes of motion at right angles to each other, one of them parallel to the axis of the earth, and each carrying a graduated circle, the one for measuring declination, and the other right ascension, or the hour angle, so that the telescope may be directed, even in the daytime, to any star or other object whose right ascension and declination are known. The motion in right ascension is sometimes communicated by clockwork, so as to keep the object constantly in the field of the telescope. Called also an equatorial telescope.
(2) - Equatorial (a.) Of or pertaining to the equator; as, equatorial climates; also, pertaining to an equatorial instrument.

(1) - Equerry (n.) An officer of princes or nobles, charged with the care of their horses.
(2) - Equerry (n.) A large stable or lodge for horses.

(1) - Equestrian (n.) One who rides on horseback; a horseman; a rider.
(2) - Equestrian (a.) Belonging to, or composed of, the ancient Roman equities or knights; as, the equestrian order.
(3) - Equestrian (a.) Being or riding on horseback; mounted; as, an equestrian statue.
(4) - Equestrian (a.) Of or pertaining to horses or horsemen, or to horsemanship; as, equestrian feats, or games.

(1) - Equestrienne (n.) A woman skilled in equestrianism; a horsewoman.

(1) - Equiangular (a.) Having equal angles; as, an equiangular figure; a square is equiangular.