North-south Direction (Noun)
Meaning
In a direction parallel with lines of longitude.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The explorers traveled north-south direction through the dense forest, navigating using the position of the sun.
- The new highway was designed to run in a north-south direction, connecting the major cities.
- To avoid the traffic congestion, they took a detour, heading in a north-south direction through the countryside.
- The survey team measured the distance in a north-south direction to determine the exact location of the landmark.
- The ancient trade route extended in a north-south direction, crossing through numerous kingdoms and territories.