Another word for perpendicular | Synonyms for perpendicular

Another word for perpendicular

perpendicular Synonyms

perpendicular

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vertical, plumb, straight, at 90 degrees; see upright 1.

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Another word for perpendicular

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At right angles to the horizon or to level ground:

plumb, upright, vertical. See horizontal

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The old woodwork is fine, part being Perpendicular, but the greater portion dates from 1621.
A massive collection of sinister looking implements was growing—tools of their trade, all apparently necessary in order to remain aloft when maneuvering up or down perpendicular columns of frozen water.
The smaller church of St Nicholas is Perpendicular in appearance, though parts of the fabric are older.
The church of St Andrew retains some ornate Norman work, but is mainly a Perpendicular reconstruction.
The church of St Luke is Perpendicular, enlarged in modern times.

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