vertical
/ˈvɝ.tɪ.kəl/ adjective C1- Standing, pointing, or moving straight up or down; parallel to the local direction of gravity; along the direction of a plumb line; perpendicular to something horizontal. · vertical lines
- In a two-dimensional Cartesian co-ordinate system, describing the axis y oriented normal (perpendicular, at right angles) to the horizontal axis x.
- In a three-dimensional co-ordinate system, describing the axis z oriented normal (perpendicular, orthogonal) to the basic plane xy.
- Of or pertaining to vertical markets.
- Involving different vintages of the same wine type from the same winery.
- Of an interval: having the two notes sound simultaneously.
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A small group of mountain goats was effortlessly climbing the nearly vertical stone walls.
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