cross the equator

Frequency: 6.58.1 per million words

To travel from one side of the equator to the other, often as a notable part of a sea voyage.

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Examples (10)

  • Sailors have a special ceremony when they cross the equator.
  • The ship is scheduled to cross the equator at midnight.
  • This will be my first time crossing the equator by sea.
  • During their voyage, the explorers crossed the equator multiple times.
  • Pilots announced to the passengers that they were about to cross the equator.
  • Have you ever crossed the equator on a plane?
  • A certificate is often given to those who cross the equator for the first time on a ship.
  • If we maintain our current speed, we will cross the equator before sunrise.
  • Historically, crossing the equator was a major navigational achievement.
  • The captain confirmed that the vessel had successfully crossed the equator.