Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of vertical is as below...

Flute :: Flute (v. i.) A channel of curved section; -- usually applied to one of a vertical series of such channels used to decorate columns and pilasters in classical architecture. See Illust. under Base, n..

Step :: Step (v. i.) A bearing in which the lower extremity of a spindle or a vertical shaft revolves.

Orthotropic :: Orthotropic (a.) Having the longer axis vertical; -- said of erect stems.

Standard :: Standard (n.) An inverted knee timber placed upon the deck instead of beneath it, with its vertical branch turned upward from that which lies horizontally..

Water Tower :: Water tower () A large metal pipe made to be extended vertically by sections, and used for discharging water upon burning buildings..

Hade :: Hade (n.) The inclination or deviation from the vertical of any mineral vein.

Vertical :: Vertical (a.) Perpendicular to the plane of the horizon; upright; plumb; as, a vertical line..

Elevation :: Elevation (n.) The movement of the axis of a piece in a vertical plane; also, the angle of elevation, that is, the angle between the axis of the piece and the line o/ sight; -- distinguished from direction..

Bridge :: Bridge (n.) A low wall or vertical partition in the fire chamber of a furnace, for deflecting flame, etc.; -- usually called a bridge wall..

Radiata :: Radiata (n. pl.) An extensive artificial group of invertebrates, having all the parts arranged radially around the vertical axis of the body, and the various organs repeated symmetrically in each ray or spheromere..

Surmounted :: Surmounted (a.) Having its vertical height greater than the half span; -- said of an arch.

Orbiculate :: Orbiculate (n.) That which is orbiculate; especially, a solid the vertical section of which is oval, and the horizontal section circular..

Trifarious :: Trifarious (a.) Facing three ways; arranged in three vertical ranks, as the leaves of veratrum..

Lattice :: Lattice (n.) The representation of a piece of latticework used as a bearing, the bands being vertical and horizontal..

Parallel :: Parallel (n.) A character consisting of two parallel vertical lines (thus, ) used in the text to direct attention to a similarly marked note in the margin or at the foot of a page..

Rectiserial :: Rectiserial (a.) Arranged in exactly vertical ranks, as the leaves on stems of many kinds; -- opposed to curviserial..

Declination :: Declination (n.) The arc of the horizon, contained between the vertical plane and the prime vertical circle, if reckoned from the east or west, or between the meridian and the plane, reckoned from the north or south..

Hade :: Hade (v. i.) To deviate from the vertical; -- said of a vein, fault, or lode..

Gules :: Gules (n.) The tincture red, indicated in seals and engraved figures of escutcheons by parallel vertical lines. Hence, used poetically for a red color or that which is red..

Gecko :: Gecko (n.) Any lizard of the family Geckonidae. The geckoes are small, carnivorous, mostly nocturnal animals with large eyes and vertical, elliptical pupils. Their toes are generally expanded, and furnished with adhesive disks, by which they can run over walls and ceilings. They are numerous in warm countries, and a few species are found in Europe and the United States. See Wall gecko, Fanfoot..

Random Fonts

Most Popular