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terminator
CIDE DICTIONARY
terminator, n. [L., he who limits or sets bounds.].
- One who, or that which, terminates. [1913 Webster]
- The dividing line between the illuminated and the unilluminated part of the moon. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
terminator, n.
1 a person or thing that terminates.
2 the dividing line between the light and dark part of a planetary body.
1 a person or thing that terminates.
2 the dividing line between the light and dark part of a planetary body.
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