azimuth Antonyms
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Meaning of azimuth
azimuth (n)
the azimuth of a celestial body is the angle between the vertical plane containing it and the plane of the meridian
azimuth (n.)
The quadrant of an azimuth circle.
An arc of the horizon intercepted between the meridian of the place and a vertical circle passing through the center of any object; as, the azimuth of a star; the azimuth or bearing of a line surveying.
azimuth Sentence Examples
- The surveyor measured the azimuth of the property line to determine its orientation.
- The compass needle pointed to an azimuth of 30 degrees, indicating north-northeast.
- The aircraft maintained an azimuth of 090 degrees, flying due east.
- The radar detected an object with an azimuth of 180 degrees, directly to the south.
- The celestial object had an azimuth of 120 degrees at the time of the observation.
- The artillery piece fired at an azimuth of 165 degrees, targeting the enemy position.
- The mountain peak had an azimuth of 270 degrees as seen from the village.
- The antenna was adjusted to an azimuth of 45 degrees for maximum reception.
- The ship's gyrocompass displayed an azimuth of 330 degrees, indicating northwest.
- The helicopter maneuvered around the obstacle at an azimuth of 210 degrees.
FAQs About the word azimuth
the azimuth of a celestial body is the angle between the vertical plane containing it and the plane of the meridianThe quadrant of an azimuth circle., An arc of
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The surveyor measured the azimuth of the property line to determine its orientation.
The compass needle pointed to an azimuth of 30 degrees, indicating north-northeast.
The aircraft maintained an azimuth of 090 degrees, flying due east.
The radar detected an object with an azimuth of 180 degrees, directly to the south.
