Horizontal Surface (Noun)
Meaning
A flat surface at right angles to a plumb line; "park the car on the level".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The carpenter made sure the horizontal surface was perfectly level before installing the new countertop.
- The surveyor used a laser to ensure that the building's horizontal surface was even with the surrounding landscape.
- The pilot had to navigate the plane onto a horizontal surface before landing safely.
- The architect specified that the concrete floor be poured to create a smooth horizontal surface for the future installation of sensitive equipment.
- To get a accurate reading, the engineer placed the device on a horizontal surface with no obstructions nearby.