horizontal (Meaning)
horizontal (n)
something that is oriented horizontally
horizontal (a)
parallel to or in the plane of the horizon or a base line
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.
Synonyms & Antonyms of horizontal
horizontal Sentence Examples
- 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.
- The tree branch stretched horizontally across the path, creating an obstacle.
- The laser beam projected a horizontal plane of light across the room.
- The road straightened out and became horizontal, allowing for faster travel.
- The liquid filled the container to a horizontal level, touching the brim.
- The bridge spanned the river horizontally, connecting the two banks.
- The table was perfectly horizontal, ensuring that all objects placed upon it remained steady.
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, recumbent, reclining,smooth, level, prone, even, flush, reposing, prostrate
vertical, vertical, standing, erect, upright, raised, 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.
