perpendicular (adj.)

  1. intersecting at or forming right angles; the axes are perpendicular to each other'

  2. at right angles to the plane of the horizon or a base line; a vertical camera angle; the monument consists of two vertical pillars supporting a horizontal slab; measure the perpendicular height

    [ Syn: vertical , vertical ]

    perpendicular (n.)

  1. a straight line at right angles to another line

  2. a Gothic style in 14th and 15th century England; characterized by vertical lines and a four-centered (Tudor) arch and fan vaulting

    [ Syn: perpendicular style , english-gothic , english-gothic architecture ]

  3. a cord from which a metal weight is suspended pointing directly to the earths center of gravity; used to determine the vertical from a given point

    [ Syn: plumb line ]

  4. an extremely steep face

    perpendicular (adj.)

  1. extremely steep; the great perpendicular face of the cliff'

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