vertical line

noun

: a line perpendicular to a surface or to another line considered as a base: such as
a
: a line perpendicular to the horizon
b
: a line parallel to the sides of a page or sheet as distinguished from a horizontal line
c
: the direction of a plumb line : a line normal to the surface of still water

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“Vertical line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vertical%20line. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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