intersecting at or forming right angles; the axes are perpendicular to each other'
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
perpendicular (adj.)
a straight line at right angles to another line
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 ]
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 ]
an extremely steep face
perpendicular (n.)
extremely steep; the great perpendicular face of the cliff'