perpendicular

Example Sentences

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I roast them at 400 to 425 degrees F. Grilling: Just make sure to position the spears perpendicular to the grates so you don’t lose any.

From Washington Times

The bridge typically stays perpendicular to allow boat traffic to pass, but a bridge operator aligns the bridge with the tracks if train traffic is anticipated.

From Seattle Times

The waves traveled fastest when going from pole to pole along the Earth’s axis and slowest when traveling perpendicular to the axis.

From New York Times

An axis divides the house symmetrically down the middle, while a perpendicular one separates the house into front and back.

From New York Times

Arranged tightly and uniformly, the pictures fill two perpendicular walls, stretching around the corner that joins them.

From Washington Post