circumnavigate — to travel completely around something, especially the earth, by water or air
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to travel completely around something, especially the earth, by water or air
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌsɜːrkəmˈnævɪɡeɪt/
Korean meaning: 특히 지구를 물이나 공기를 통해 완전히 둘러서 항해하다, 우회하다
Korean pronunciation: 서컴**내**비게이트
Example Sentences
- The fearless sailor decided to circumnavigate the world in a bathtub to prove his point about bathing being the ultimate adventure.
- Modern satellites can circumnavigate Earth in just 90 minutes.
- To avoid his angry wife, John tried to circumnavigate the kitchen, but she cornered him near the refrigerator.
circumnavigate
VERB//ˌsɜːrkəmˈnævɪɡeɪt//
to travel completely around something, especially the earth, by water or air
특히 지구를 물이나 공기를 통해 완전히 둘러서 항해하다, 우회하다
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin circumnavigatus, combining circum meaning 'around' and navigare meaning 'to sail.' The word gained prominence during the Age of Exploration when sailors first traveled completely around the Earth.
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📝Examples
“The fearless sailor decided to circumnavigate the world in a bathtub to prove his point about bathing being the ultimate adventure.”
“Modern satellites can circumnavigate Earth in just 90 minutes.”
“To avoid his angry wife, John tried to circumnavigate the kitchen, but she cornered him near the refrigerator.”
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