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Definition of horizontal - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
orientationsomething oriented parallel to the horizon
- The picture frame is hung as a horizontal.
2.
architecturecomponent of a structure that is level
- The building's horizontal supports the roof.
3.
geologyTECH. geological layer parallel to the earth's surfaceTECH.
- The horizontal contains valuable minerals.
4.
plantTECH. Tasmanian shrub growing with a leaning trunkTECH.
- The horizontal is common in Tasmanian forests.
Adjective
1.
levelin a flat position or parallel to the ground
- The picture should hang horizontal on the wall.
2.
marketingTECH. relating to markets across different industriesTECH.
- The company adopted a horizontal strategy to expand.
Images of horizontal
something oriented parallel to the horizon 
component of a structure that is level 
Tasmanian shrub growing with a leaning trunk
Expressions with horizontal
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gymnastics apparatus for swinging exercises
She excelled on the horizontal bar at the competition.
straight line running left to right, parallel to the horizon
Draw a horizontal line across the page to separate the sections.
level plane parallel to ground, perpendicular to gravity
The ramp was built so its top stayed a horizontal surface.
market serving several industries with similar needs
A horizontal market offers software to many industries.
flat surface at a right angle to the vertical direction
The table was perfectly aligned with the horizontal plane..
merger of firms at the same production level
The horizontal combination increased their market dominance.
joining companies at the same production stage under one control
Horizontal integration can increase a company's market share.
merger between companies in the same industry
The horizontal merger increased their market share significantly.
movement within the same social or economic level
Horizontal mobility often occurs in large organizations.
wine tasting of same vintage from different producers
We attended a horizontal tasting of 2015 Bordeaux wines.
explosive device projecting force horizontally to target enemies
The soldiers carefully avoided the horizontal action mine in the field.
period when the display signal is temporarily interrupted
Horizontal blanking occurs between the end of one line and the start of the next.
maximum parallax observed when the celestial body is at the horizon
The horizontal parallax of the moon was measured accurately.
process of scanning line by line across an image from side to side
The monitor failed because its horizontal scanning system stopped working properly.
allowing content to move sideways across a screen when navigated
The app features a horizontal scrolling photo gallery on the home page.
drawing showing an object or building sliced by a flat horizontal plane
The architect prepared a horizontal section to show the layout of the top floor.
electronic screen showing position and movement in a flat view
The pilot checked the horizontal situation display for nearby aircraft.
part of an aircraft's tail that helps maintain level flight
The horizontal stabiliser was adjusted to improve the aircraft's balance.
horizontal airfoil on an aircraft's tail assembly
The horizontal stabilizer helps maintain the aircraft's stability.
rest or sleep
After a long day, he needed some horizontal refreshments.
Origin of horizontal
Latin, horizon (limiting circle)
Terms with horizontal included in their meaning
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flat position
rest in a horizontal position on a surface
position
completely horizontal or lying down
rest
assume a horizontal position for rest or sleep
command
assume a horizontal position as a command for dogs
structure
horizontal bars with vertical supports for safety or decoration
data arrangement
horizontal line of cells in a table or spreadsheet
home storage
furniture piece with horizontal rungs for hanging clothes
physical position
in a horizontal position without elevation
design
pattern of crisscrossed horizontal and vertical bands in multiple colors
bathroom
horizontal bar for holding towels
navigation
horizontal angle between directions or objects
architecture
horizontal door in a floor or ceiling
slanted
at an angle to the horizontal
construction
horizontal bar used as a support or barrier
angle
not steep or close to horizontal
mechanics
lower something to a horizontal position
technology
icon with three horizontal lines
computer interface
horizontal strip on a computer screen displaying menu options
architecture
bottom horizontal part of a window or door frame
software interface
horizontal area at the bottom or top of an application displaying information
user interface
horizontal or vertical strip with selectable buttons
architecture
horizontal surface at the bottom of a window
music
large piano with horizontal strings and three legs
printing
horizontal orientation where width is greater than height on a page or screen
Examples of horizontal in a sentence
The diagram includes a clear horizontal for reference. The bridge's horizontal is crucial for stability. The engineer examined the horizontal for defects. The horizontal was clearly visible in the cliff face. Geologists study the horizontal for clues about Earth's history. The horizontal is often found near water sources.
Botanists study the horizontal for its unique growth pattern. Place the shelf horizontal against the studs. The technician aligned the sensor horizontal to the surface. They focused on horizontal growth to diversify their portfolio. Horizontal marketing strategies can reach a broader audience.
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- French:l'horizontal, horizontal, ...
- German:Querformat, horizontal, ...
- Italian:orizzontale, in orizzontale, ...
- Spanish:posición horizontal, horizontal, ...
- Portuguese:linha horizontal, horizontal, ...
- Chinese:水平, 水平的, ...
- Japanese:水平, 水平な, ...
- Arabic:أُفُقِيّ, عَرْضِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:אֹפְקִי, אוֹפְקִי, ...
- Russian:горизонталь, горизонтальный, ...
- Ukrainian:горизонталь, горизонтальний, ...
- Hindi:क्षैतिज, समतल, ...
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