Azimuth
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈæzɪməθ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Azimuth is a noun meaning An arc of the horizon intercepted between the meridian of the place and a vertical circle passing through the center of any object.
Meaning
An arc of the horizon intercepted between the meridian of the place and a vertical circle passing through the center of any object.
More Meanings
- The quadrant of an azimuth circle.
Example Sentences
the azimuth of a star
the azimuth or bearing of a line surveying
The dome, being constructed of wood, was light by comparison with the rest of the structure, and the wheels which allowed it horizontal, or, as Swithin expressed it, azimuth motion, denied it a firm hold upon the walls; so that it had been lifted off them like a cover from a pot.
Word Forms
- azimuths
Synonyms for azimuth
Depending on context, synonyms include az.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include az, amplitude, meridian, backazimuth, apothem, equator.
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