longitude

Definitions

1. length
2. Angular distance measured west or east of the prime meridian.
   countable, uncountable
3. Any imaginary line perpendicular to the equator and part of a great circle passing through the North Pole and South Pole.
   countable, uncountable
4. Length.
   archaic, countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“But was it responsible governance to pass⟳ the Longitude Act without other efforts to protect⟳ British seamen? Or might it have⟳ been subterfuge—a disingenuous attempt⟳ to shift attention away from the realities of their life at sea.”

“His shoulders are remarkably sloping, giving an appearance of great longitude to his neck.”

“The floor consists of a corrugated steel section attached by welding to the body longitudes and cross members.”

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