Definition of elevation

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Elevation (n.) A geometrical projection of a building, or other object, on a plane perpendicular to the horizon; orthographic projection on a vertical plane; -- called by the ancients the orthography..

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Standpoint :: Standpipe (n.) A supply pipe of sufficient elevation to enable the water to flow into the boiler, notwithstanding the pressure of the steam..
Plane :: Plane (a.) Without elevations or depressions; even; level; flat; lying in, or constituting, a plane; as, a plane surface..
Monocrotism :: Monocrotism (n.) That condition of the pulse in which the pulse curve or sphygmogram shows but a single crest, the dicrotic elevation entirely disappearing..
Blister :: Blister (n.) Any elevation made by the separation of the film or skin, as on plants; or by the swelling of the substance at the surface, as on steel..
Dugout :: Dugout (n.) A house made partly in a hillside or slighter elevation.
Swell :: Swell (n.) A gradual ascent, or rounded elevation, of land; as, an extensive plain abounding with little swells..
Umbo :: Umbo (n.) A boss, or rounded elevation, or a corresponding depression, in a palate, disk, or membrane; as, the umbo in the integument of the larvae of echinoderms or in the tympanic membrane of the ear..
Trinucleus :: Trinucleus (n.) A genus of Lower Silurian trilobites in which the glabella and cheeks form three rounded elevations on the head.
Relevation :: Relevation (n.) A raising or lifting up.
Monoclinal :: Monoclinal (a.) Having one oblique inclination; -- applied to strata that dip in only one direction from the axis of elevation.
Undulated :: Undulated (a.) Formed with elevations and depressions resembling waves; having wavelike color markings; as, an undulated shell..
Transcendency :: Transcendency () Elevation above truth; exaggeration.
Elevation :: Elevation (n.) Condition of being elevated; height; exaltation.
Altitude :: Altitude (n.) The elevation of a point, or star, or other celestial object, above the horizon, measured by the arc of a vertical circle intercepted between such point and the horizon. It is either true or apparent; true when measured from the rational or real horizon, apparent when from the sensible or apparent horizon..
Pride :: Pride (n.) A sense of one's own worth, and abhorrence of what is beneath or unworthy of one; lofty self-respect; noble self-esteem; elevation of character; dignified bearing; proud delight; -- in a good sense..
Ascent :: Ascent () The degree of elevation of an object, or the angle it makes with a horizontal line; inclination; rising grade; as, a road has an ascent of five degrees..
Orthography :: Orthography (n.) A drawing in correct projection, especially an elevation or a vertical section..
Mortar :: Mortar (n.) A short piece of ordnance, used for throwing bombs, carcasses, shells, etc., at high angles of elevation, as 45ยก, and even higher; -- so named from its resemblance in shape to the utensil above described..
Pimple :: Pimple (n.) Any small acuminated elevation of the cuticle, whether going on to suppuration or not..
Dignity :: Dignity (n.) Elevation; grandeur.
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