Vertical
Pronunciation: /ˈvɜːrtɪkəl/
Vertical (adjective)
- Standing or pointing straight up, not sideways.
- At a right angle to the ground or horizon.
Examples
- The climber scaled the vertical cliff with ease.
- The painting features bold vertical lines.
Common collocations: vertical line, vertical drop, vertical alignment, vertical position, vertical structure
Vertical (noun)
- A line or direction that goes straight up and down.
Examples
- The gymnast maintained a perfect vertical during the routine.
- The sculpture was designed to remain in a vertical.