Perpendicular (Noun)
Meaning 1
A straight line at right angles to another line.
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Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.
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Meaning 2
A cord from which a metal weight is suspended pointing directly to the earth's center of gravity; used to determine the vertical from a given point.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 4
A Gothic style in 14th and 15th century England; characterized by vertical lines and a four-centered (Tudor) arch and fan vaulting.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.