vertical
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Pronunciation[change]
- (UK) IPA (key): /ˈvɜːtɪkəl/, SAMPA: /"v3:tIk@l/
- (US) IPA (key): /ˈvɝtɪkəl/, SAMPA: /"v3`tIk@l/
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Noun[change]

- A line that is upright is called a vertical.
- Please draw a vertical that intersects the circle.
- The fully upright position is the vertical.
- The builder used a string to make sure the frame was on the vertical.
- When the plane lands all seats should be on the vertical.
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Adjective[change]
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- Something that is standing straight is vertical. In a vertical direction means straight up or down.
- The radio mast was vertical on the horizon.
- A vertical shaft went down to the mine.
- Vertical stripes on a shirt make a person look thinner.