perpendicularity

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Symmetry and perpendicularity reign, with fewer than five sculptures placed diagonally.

From New York Times • Jun. 26, 2014

And from the perpendicularity of lines, the perpendicularity of surfaces is taken, as hereafter shall appeare.

From The Way To Geometry by Bedwell, William

It was necessarily "low studded," being only five feet from floor to ceiling, which was rather trying to the perpendicularity of a six-footer.

From The Yacht Club or The Young Boat-Builder by Optic, Oliver

Even an old sailor may find it impossible to maintain his perpendicularity when the boat is unexpectedly moved.

From Desk and Debit or, The Catastrophes of a Clerk by Optic, Oliver

But now they had above them the ten feet of sheer perpendicularity down which Dan had indiscreetly jumped, following Penn's lead.

From Cudjo's Cave by Trowbridge, J. T. (John Townsend)