horizontal Synonyms

horizontal Meaning

Wordnet

horizontal (n)

something that is oriented horizontally

Wordnet

horizontal (a)

parallel to or in the plane of the horizon or a base line

Webster

horizontal (a.)

Pertaining to, or near, the horizon.

Parallel to the horizon; on a level; as, a horizontalline or surface.

Measured or contained in a plane of the horizon; as, horizontal distance.

FAQs About the word horizontal

something that is oriented horizontally, parallel to or in the plane of the horizon or a base linePertaining to, or near, the horizon., Parallel to the horizon;

flat,smooth, prone, recumbent, reclining, level, flush, reposing, even, plane

vertical, vertical, upright, raised, standing,erect, upright, raised, erect, standing

The painting hung horizontally on the wall, its frame perfectly aligned with the floor.

The carpenter drew a horizontal line to guide his cuts.

The telescope was positioned horizontally to observe the distant stars.

The jetliner soared through the air in a horizontal path.