Sekirov Dictionary

longitudinal

UK /ˌlɒŋ.ɡɪˈtjuː.dɪ.nəl/US /ˌlɔn.dʒɪˈtu.dɪ.nəl/

adjective 4
noun 2
forms 1

adjective4

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Running across a set direction of an object.
- The motion about the longitudinal axis of an airplane is called roll.
•
Running in the direction of the long axis of a body.
- The units have transverse seats, two and three astride the passageway with single or double longitudinal seats alongside the two entrance vestibules in each car. — 1960
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Of a study, sampling data over time rather than merely once.
- longitudinal studies
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Relating to the geographical longitude.
- The longitudinal position of a ship refers to its angular distance east or west from the prime meridian.

noun2

Any longitudinal piece, as in shipbuilding etc.
A railway sleeper lying parallel with the rail.

forms

longitudinals

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