perpendicular

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Synonyms: perpendiculars

Antonyms: perpendiculars

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Adjective

1. {{lb|en|geometry}} At or forming a [[right angle]] (''to'' something).
2. Exactly [[upright]]; extending in a straight line toward the centre of the earth, etc.
3. [[independent|Independent]] of or [[irrelevant]] to each other; [[orthogonal]].

Noun

1. {{lb|en|geometry}} A [[line]] or [[plane]] that is perpendicular to another.
2. A [[device]] such as a [[plumb line]] that is used in making or marking a perpendicular line.
3. {{lb|en|obsolete|slang}} A [[meal]] eaten at a [[tavern]] [[bar]] while standing up. <!--Hotten Slang Dictionary, 1873-->

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