Horse Latitude (Noun)
Meaning
Either of two belts or regions near 30 degrees north or 30 degrees south; characterized by calms and light-baffling winds.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The horse latitude near 30 degrees north was notorious for its unpredictable weather patterns that could leave sailors stranded for weeks.
- As the ship sailed into the horse latitude, the crew prepared for the worst, knowing that the calm seas could quickly turn into a raging storm.
- The ancient mariners believed that the horse latitude was cursed, a place where the gods of the sea conspired against them to slow their journey.
- The horse latitude near 30 degrees south was a challenging region for sailors to navigate, with its unpredictable winds and currents that could push a ship off course.
- After weeks of sailing through the horse latitude, the crew was relieved to finally reach the open waters of the Pacific, where the winds were stronger and more consistent.