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segment

1 of 2noun
/ˈsɛg.mənt/
Forms:segments
1

an easily separable inner section of a fruit such as an orange or lemon

A segment refers to one of the distinct sections that make up the internal structure of certain fruits, particularly citrus fruits like oranges and lemons. These fruits are composed of multiple segments, each containing juicy flesh with seeds or pulp. Segments are separated from each other by thin membranes and are easily separated when the fruit is peeled or cut open. They vary in size, shape, and arrangement depending on the fruit variety.

  • Peel the orange and separate it into segments.
  • Each lemon segment contains juice sacs.
  • He ate a segment of the grapefruit.
  • The tangerine came apart into neat segments.
  • Fruit salad contains citrus segments.
2

one of several pieces or parts that together form a complete object

  • The puzzle was missing a segment.
  • He cut the rope into equal segments.
  • Each segment of the cake was served individually.
  • The project is divided into five segments.
  • The machine has removable segments for cleaning.
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3

(geometry) a part of a circle that is separated from the rest by a line

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  • A circle is divided into several segments by two radii and the arc between them.
  • The diameter of a circle divides it into two equal semicircular segments.
  • In geometry, a circular segment is the region bounded by a chord and the arc of the circle subtended by the chord.
  • Architects often incorporate circular segments into designs for windows and archways.
  • The segment of the circle containing the arc between points A and B is known as arc AB.
4

one of the repeating divisions of an insect's body, often including paired appendages

  • The thorax is the middle segment of the insect.
  • Each body segment carries a pair of legs.
  • The abdomen consists of several segments.
  • Observe the segments under the microscope.
  • Segments of the caterpillar are clearly defined.
5

one of the parts into which something naturally divides or is separable

  • The river flows through different segments of the valley.
  • Forests are divided into natural segments by rivers.
  • Coral reefs consist of many interconnected segments.
  • He studied the segments of the ecosystem.
  • Geological formations can be studied in segments.