horizontal
IPA: hɔrʌzˈɑntʌɫ
noun
- A horizontal component of a structure.
- (geology) Horizon.
- A Tasmanian shrub or small tree whose main trunk tends to lean over and grow horizontally, Anodopetalum biglandulosum
adjective
- Perpendicular to the vertical; parallel to the plane of the horizon; level, flat.
- (marketing) Relating to horizontal markets
- (archaic) Pertaining to the horizon.
- (wine) Involving wines of the same vintages but from different wineries.
- (music, of an interval) Having the two notes sound successively.
- (sex, euphemistic) Relating to sexual intercourse.
- (biology) Being or relating to the transmission of organisms between biotic and/or abiotic members of an ecosystem that are not in a parent-progeny relationship.
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Examples of "horizontal" in Sentences
- The painting was hung on the wall in a horizontal position, stretching from one end to the other
- The shelves in the kitchen were installed horizontally, allowing for easy access to cooking supplies
- The horizontal lines on the building's exterior gave it a sleek and modern look
- The airplane leveled out and flew horizontally across the sky, creating stunning views for the passengers
- The horizontal stripes on the shirt made it appear wider than it actually was
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