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perpendicular
01
(of lines or planes) intersecting each other at a 90 degree angle
Example
In technical drawings, architects ensure walls are precisely perpendicular to allow for square structures.
To measure accurately, the protractor must be held perpendicular to the edge of the board.
Surveyors use trigonometry to ensure the road is designed with edge lines perfectly perpendicular to the center line.
1.1
positioned at a 90-degree angle to the ground
Example
The shelves were arranged in perpendicular rows along the wall.
The street intersected the avenue at a perpendicular angle.
The support beams were perpendicular to the ceiling, providing stability.
02
having a style of Gothic architecture from the 14th-15th century in England, characterized by vertical lines, large windows, and a focus on height and light
Example
In technical drawings, architects ensure walls are precisely perpendicular to allow for square structures.
To measure accurately, the protractor must be held perpendicular to the edge of the board.
Surveyors use trigonometry to ensure the road is designed with edge lines perfectly perpendicular to the center line.
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